2006 Hyundai Tucson Other Problems

While driving in reverse on a highway, your brakes failed completely and wouldn't respond even when pressed all the way to the floor. You were unable to shift into Drive or Park, and when you tried to accelerate, the car felt extremely heavy and wouldn't move, as if the engine was locked or the wheels were blocked. You checked the brake fluid level and it appeared adequate, but the brakes still didn't work, so you had to pull over near a school. The issue likely involves a complete brake system failure, possibly including the master cylinder, brake lines, or related hydraulic components.

Your car's rear subframe (the metal frame that supports the rear suspension and axle) is experiencing corrosion and rust. This structural component is deteriorating, which could eventually affect suspension stability and safety. Addressing this will likely require professional inspection to assess the damage and may involve cleaning, treating, or replacing corroded sections of the subframe.

Your ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF indicator light stays on constantly and won't turn off when you press the button. The light remains illuminated even after toggling the button on and off while driving. This typically indicates a problem with the ESC system's electronics or sensor that will need diagnostic testing to identify the specific fault.

The driver's side rear structural frame of your vehicle has rusted completely through. This is a serious structural integrity issue that affects the vehicle's strength and safety. Repair will likely involve welding or replacing the rusted section of the sub frame.

RUST ON THE LEFT REAR FRAME THAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE IS FAILS, I AM NOT SURE WHAT THE OUTCOME WILL BE WHEN THIS PART OF FRAME FAILS. HYUNDAI HAS YEARS OF RUST PROBLEMS THAT THEY DON'T SEEM TO WANT TO FIX AT THE DEALER LEVEL OR THE MANUFACTURING LEVEL UNLESS YOU HAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR REPAIRS OR PAY FOR RUST PROOFING AT YOUR EXPENSE WHEN YOU BUY THE CAR, THEY NEED A GOOD FINE SLAPPED ON THEM TO WAKE THEM UP, MAYBE THEN THEY WILL STOP MAKING CARS THAT THEY WHAT YOU TO SCRAP AFTER 11 YEARS AND 144,000 MILES. THIS CAR WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS BOUGHT, BY THE BOOK AND THE BOOK AND THE DEALER SHOULD WARN THAT RUST NOT LACK OF SERVICE WILL CAUSE IT TO FAIL. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO STOP THE RUST PARADE COMING FROM KOREA. LOOK UP HYUNDAI RUST PROBLEMS, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER 16 YEAR TIME PERIOD, MAKE THEM REPAIR THIS AT THEIR EXPENSE AND MAYBE FIGURE OUT HAVE TO PREVENT IT BEFORE IT DOES SOME REAL HARM TO THE PUBLIC.

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN JULY AND IT WAS IN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL CONDITION MECHANICALLY AND PHYSICALLY.IT HAD ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PER THE CARFAX REPORT AND METICULOUS CARE BY ITS PREVIOUS OWNER, WITH MOSTLY "HIGHWAY" MILEAGE AND NEW TIRES. AFTER A LITTLE OVER A MONTH OF OWNERSHIP, I LIFTED THE REAR WINDOW AND FIRST ONE LATCH SNAPPED DUE TO COROSION, FOLLOWED BY THE SECOND AND THE WINDOW I CAUGHT LUCKILY IN MY HANDS!THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHATTERED WINDOW AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ON THE ROADWAY!I WAS QUOTED $70 PER LATCH FOR A REPLACEMENT BY THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER PLUS INSTALLATION COSTS.I HAVE HAD HATCHBACK VEHICLES BEFORE AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN REGARDLESS OF THE CAR'S AGE, AND ESPECIALLY FROM ONE TAKEN CARE OF SO UNBELIEVABLY WELL BY ITS ONLY OWNER. SINCE THIS OCCURRED I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER INSTANCES OF THIS WITH HYUNDAI TUCSONS AND THAT THEY ARE READILY KEPT IN STOCK-WHICH CAUSES ME TO BELIEVE THIS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND POOR DESIGN.