Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA
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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 28, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
10%
of 135 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
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Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2006 Hyundai Tucson submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 13 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming body or structure
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Body & structure
Filed Oct 28, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear subframe had become inoperable and the contact noticed that the rear subframe was corroded. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
NHTSA ID
11622348
Incident
Oct 28, 2024
Mileage
180,000 mi
Body & structureBrakesSuspension
Filed Mar 13, 2024
At first brakes were making noise so I went to replace them after getting parts and I noticed that the brake pedal went to the floor I was able to get it on concrete pad but when I jacked it up I say big chunks of rust falling when I looked under car rear axle subframe was pretty much gone after I say that I decided to order the replacement subframe but when it come in and I was getting ready to do it I body mount where it is bolted also needs replaced I was trying to find them when I come across a factory recall about this issue when I contacted them and the dealer about this issue dealer said it couldn't be done because there was nothing left and he refused to put on a lift because he said the rear subframe would fall on ground but manufacturer denied to repair or make any resolutions for it even though they had in past and they new about the problem I have found over 1000 issues listed and they have repaired a bunch of the same vehicles for the same issue I told them I never received anything about the issue and they said it was my responsibility not there's so not only did they not do or even try to do what they have on recall but they refused to do anything for me and I was glad I didn't try driving after I heard noise because I could of caused a major accident and been severely injured in process not to mention someone else due to rear frame and brakes falling and falling out of car
NHTSA ID
11577140
Incident
Jan 10, 2022
Body & structureFuel system
Filed Nov 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HEARD A LOUD THUMPING COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A METAL CONTAINER WITH A PLASTIC CASING THAT WAS GETTING BURNED DUE TO A FUEL LINE LEADING TO IT. THE CONTACT STATED THEIR VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL WHERE THE STRAPS WERE PLACED TO HOLD THE GAS TANK WAS NEAR A UNIT THAT HAD WIRES RELATING TO THE GAS TANK AND TOWARDS THE ENGINE, INDICATING IT WAS THE COMPUTER USED FOR THE FUEL LINE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER (LIBERTYVILLE LINCOLN 941 S MILWAUKEE AVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048; (847) 367-1700) WHO STATED THAT DUE TO THEIR VEHICLE NOT BEING INCLUDED IN A RECALL THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 165,000.
NHTSA ID
11376107
Incident
Nov 23, 2020
Mileage
165,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Nov 5, 2019
THE REAR SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER AND PARKING BRAKE ARE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THIS WAS NOTICED WHILE CHANGING THE BRAKES ON NOV. 1ST 2019
NHTSA ID
11278301
Incident
Nov 1, 2019
Mileage
177,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jun 9, 2019
WE WERE DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE REAR END STARTED SWAYING WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO A BUSY MAIN STREET. WE HAD A MECHANIC SHOP LOOK UNDERNEATH AND THEY FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE REAR SUBFRAME HAD COME APART DUE TO CORROSION.
NHTSA ID
11218831
Incident
Jun 5, 2019
Mileage
117,702 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jan 31, 2019
REAR SUBFRAME HAS COLLAPSED AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE UNIBODY SUDDENLY DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. CAR IS ONLY 12 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS 150,000 MILES ON IT. COLLAPSE IS SUDDEN AND MAKES THE CAR DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CAN RESULT IN ERRATIC MOVEMENTS IN HANDLING.
NHTSA ID
11173379
Incident
Jan 24, 2019
Mileage
150,000 mi
Body & structureOther / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Sep 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A VIBRATION FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WHEELS WERE LEANING SIDEWAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL CRADLE WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 01/27/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THEIR EXPENSE. *TR
NHTSA ID
10903023
Incident
Aug 30, 2016
Mileage
130,000 mi
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Mar 20, 2014
Crash reported2 injuries reported
DRIVING IN A WINTER STORM AND HIT ICE AND THEN WENT THROUGH A WOODEN FENCE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. I HIT MY HEAD AND THE SEAT BELT LEFT A BRUISE. *TR
NHTSA ID
10573800
Incident
Mar 16, 2014
Mileage
121,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jan 16, 2014
CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A FRAME LEAK SOMEWHERE - MY VEHICLE CARPET STAYS WE (EVEN AFTER DRYING OUT). *TR
NHTSA ID
10560191
Incident
Jan 1, 2014
Mileage
66,000 mi
Body & structurePowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 9, 2013
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK FRIDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 28TH AND SHORTLY AFTER I TURNED ONTO A SMALL ROAD TO GO HOME I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS EXTREMELY SCARED TO DRIVE IT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME, BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME VERY SLOWLY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD NO CLUE WHAT WOULD BE MAKING THIS LOUD RATTLING/BANGING NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY SUV. WHEN THEY LIFTED MY VEHICLE HERE THE EVAP CANISTER BRACKET RUSTED AND SNAPPED OFF, WHICH MADE THE EVAP CANISTER ITSELF BOUNCE OFF OF THE DRIVE SHAFT MAKING THE NOISE THAT CAME FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. THEY SHOWED ME THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND WHERE ALL THIS WAS TAKING PLACE, BUT WHILE LOOKING AT THE UNDERSIDE IT MADE ME CONCERNED ABOUT ALL OF THE OTHER RUST AREAS UNDERNEATH MY CAR. THINKING ABOUT IT NOW, MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAS DISENGAGED THIS PAST WINTER AND IT MAKES ME THINK IF IT POSSIBLY HAS RUSTED APART, I WILL GET THE MECHANICS TO INSPECT THAT FURTHER FOR ME, I DO NEED TO GET THAT FIXED BEFORE THIS COMING WINTER ARRIVES. I KNOW MY CAR IS A 2006, BUT SHOULD PIECES OF MY VEHICLE BE RUSTING OFF ALREADY? SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE REST OF THE RUST DAMAGE UNDERNEATH MY CAR? *TR
NHTSA ID
10534435
Incident
Jun 28, 2013
Mileage
188,810 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 13, 2013
WENT TO OPEN TAILGATE WINDOW AND THE HINGES WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED OFF. I HAVE PARKED CAR IN GARAGE SINCE IT WAS NEW. APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS THE WINDOW COULD END UP FLYING OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD/ACCIDENT IF UNNOTICED. *TR
NHTSA ID
10511674
Incident
May 1, 2013
Mileage
95,000 mi
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+1 more
Filed Aug 23, 2012
WHEN TURNING RIGHT ON A RAINING DAY, LOSS OF POWER - NO STEERING OR BRAKES. 2006 TUSCON WOULD RUN RADIO WOULD BE ON - BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON - 10 SECONDS AFTER MANAGING TO GET OUT OF TRAFFICS WAY - CAR WOULD MOVE. HYUNDAI FOXED THE CAR BY REPLACING SENSORS AND SOME OTHER WORK RESULTING IN OVER A $1000. PRIOR MAJOR SERVICE WAS SERPENTINE BELT AND CHAIN REPLACEMENT ON SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS - HAD NO ISSUES BEFORE THE CHAIN WAS REPLACED. EVER SINCE - THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO RESET FOR HESITATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH AND THE ADDITIONAL SENSOR WORK. HYUNDAI WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY WARRANTY WORK AS MY 6 YEARS HAD JUST EXPIRED. I AM TAKING THE CAR BACK IN TOMORROW FOR THE SAME ISSUE. WHILE DRIVING TODAY IN A SUDDEN DOWN POUR - THE FIRST ONE SINCE I HAD THE CAR FIXED THAT I HAVE HAD TO DRIVE IN AND THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN EXCEPT THIS TIME I WAS DRIVING AND NOT TURNING. WATER SEEMED TO GET UNDER THE ENGINE AND SOMETHING IS GETTING WET. I REQUESTED A RENTAL CAR AND I AM LEAVING FOR VACATION ON SATURDAY TO THE SHORE. IF ITS NOT FIXED THIS TIME - I MAY HAVE TO CONSIDER A NEW CAR AND I JUST PAID IT OFF. *TR
NHTSA ID
10472103
Incident
May 31, 2012
Mileage
50,500 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Feb 4, 2009
2006 TUCSON HYUNDAI-11,000 MI AND HAD TO REPLACE REAR TIRES DUE TO TIRE WEAR. COMPLETELY BALD. COST-$300.00. DEALER STATES IT MAY BE DUE TO NEEDING ALIGNMENT OR DEFECT IN FRAME. WILL NOT HONOR BUMPER TO BUMPER 5 YEAR 60,000 MI WARRANTY. REFUSES TO PAY FOR ALIGNMENT OR TO SEE IF IT IS A FRAME PROBLEM. WILL NOT REIMBURSE FOR TIRES, EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE DEALER STATED THE MEASUREMENTS AND HOW IT WAS NOT RIGHT TO HAVE THEM THAT BALD. BUYING THE CAR BRAND NEW-I NOW AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. IT WAS BOUGHT JUNE 2006, I HAVE BABIED IT AND DROVE ONLY FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND VACATIONS. YET NOW I FEEL IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COULD BE A FRAME PROBLEM, AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO INVESTIGATE. I AM HAVING TO TAKE IT TO A ALIGNMENT SHOP MYSELF TO HAVE IT CHECKED. YOUR SITE ONLY GIVES ME THE OPTION OF ONE TIRE REPORT. BUT BOTH TIRES WERE BALD! THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ID
10257453
Incident
Jan 19, 2009
Mileage
11,000 mi
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