Hyundai Tucson ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2005–2025)
Side-by-side KeepScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Hyundai Tucson we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Tucson across generations.
Average KeepScore
80/100
Best Year
2021 Hyundai Tucson
Score 88
Weakest Year
2008 Hyundai Tucson
Score 72
Every Hyundai Tucson Ranked
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A highly reliable and feature-packed compact SUV that delivers solid performance and low ownership risk for the savvy buyer.
Top risks: Engine (2.4L GDI) · Electrical/Infotainment · Transmission (8-speed automatic)
A feature-packed, reliable compact SUV that offers exceptional value, with only minor early-adopter tech quirks to consider.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Automatic Transmission Shifting Logic · HVAC System Operation (A/C)
A value-packed compact SUV that demands diligent engine inspection to ensure long-term peace of mind.
Top risks: Engine (2.0L/2.4L GDI) · Steering System · Electrical System
A stylish and feature-rich compact SUV that demands proactive attention to its GDI engine and transmission for lasting dependability.
Top risks: Engine (2.5L GDI) · Transmission (8-Speed Automatic) · Electrical & Infotainment
A solid, no-frills SUV for the pragmatic buyer, but rust is the silent killer you absolutely must check for.
Top risks: Rust & Corrosion · Air Conditioning System · Electrical System
A mechanically sound compact SUV that can be a great value, but requires meticulous inspection for its Achilles' heel: rust.
Top risks: Structural Rust & Undercarriage · HVAC System · Power Window Regulators
A value-packed compact SUV with specific engine and transmission vulnerabilities that demand thorough vetting.
Top risks: Engine (2.4L GDI) · Transmission · Rust & Corrosion
A generally solid compact SUV, but the 1.6L Turbo with DCT can be a significant liability.
Top risks: 7-Speed DCT Transmission · Braking System · Electrical System (Minor)
A well-equipped and generally dependable compact SUV, offering great value if specific engine care is observed.
Top risks: Engine (2.4L GDI) · Electrical/Infotainment · Brakes
A practical and mostly dependable SUV, but the engine demands vigilant maintenance for long-term peace of mind.
Top risks: Engine (2.0L/2.4L GDI) · Electrical System · Suspension Components
A value-oriented compact SUV that requires diligent inspection for rust and transmission health to ensure a reasonable ownership experience.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Rust and Body Corrosion · Electrical Systems (Body/ETACS)
A value-packed compact SUV that can offer years of service, provided you scrutinize it for rust and address known electrical quirks.
Top risks: Rust and Body Corrosion · HVAC System · Power Window Regulators
A budget-friendly SUV that can be a great value, but inspect the powertrain rigorously for a worry-free experience.
Top risks: Engine (2.4L Theta II GDI) · Transmission (6-Speed Automatic) · Suspension Components
A budget-friendly compact SUV with a comfortable ride, but significant engine risks demand extreme caution and diligent inspection.
Top risks: Engine (2.4L GDI) · Automatic Transmission · Electrical Systems
A tempting compact SUV, but the DCT variant introduces considerable powertrain risk that savvy buyers must acknowledge.
Top risks: Transmission (7-speed DCT) · Braking System (ABS Module) · Electrical System & Sensors
A stylish compact SUV with great features, but its new-generation status requires careful monitoring of initial software and component performance.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · 8-Speed Automatic Transmission · Engine Idling & Vibration
A feature-rich compact SUV with the usual new-model-year uncertainties, backed by a generous warranty.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Transmission (Shift Quality) · Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
A budget-friendly compact SUV that delivers comfort and features, but demands caution due to a problematic engine option.
Top risks: Engine (2.4L Theta II GDI) · Engine (2.0L Nu GDI) · Electrical (Tail Lights)
A budget-friendly compact SUV that's generally solid mechanically, but its Achilles' heel is rust and aging electronics.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Corrosion · HVAC System · Automatic Transmission
A tempting compact SUV held back by persistent powertrain reliability concerns that demand careful scrutiny.
Top risks: Engine (2.4L Theta II) · Automatic Transmission · HVAC Blower Motor & Resistor
A tempting compact SUV held back by significant powertrain concerns, making the 2.0L model the only truly recommendable option.
Top risks: 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) · 1.6L GDI Turbo Engine (Gamma II) · Electrical / Infotainment System
Problems That Follow the Tucson Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Automatic Transmission
Appears in 4 model years · 19% of generations
Engine (2.4L GDI)
Appears in 4 model years · 19% of generations
HVAC System
Appears in 3 model years · 14% of generations
Electrical System
Appears in 3 model years · 14% of generations
Rust and Body Corrosion
Appears in 2 model years · 10% of generations
Power Window Regulators
Appears in 2 model years · 10% of generations
Rust & Corrosion
Appears in 2 model years · 10% of generations
Engine (2.4L Theta II GDI)
Appears in 2 model years · 10% of generations
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