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2007 Hyundai Tucson Transmission Problems

5 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

5
Complaints
May 2018Dec 2020
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (5)

highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2020

Your transmission's main seal started leaking at around 94,000 miles. Even after the transmission was replaced, the same leaking problem happened again. Additionally, your heater stopped working properly. The repair will likely involve inspecting the transmission seal installation and potentially replacing the transmission again, along with diagnosing and fixing the heater system.

NHTSA #: 11378290
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

Your car is stalling while you're driving at various speeds, and multiple warning lights flash on your dashboard when it happens. The engine restarts shortly after each stall, but the problem keeps recurring. A dealer was unable to diagnose the issue, and Hyundai hasn't provided a solution yet. You may need engine diagnostics and possible fuel system or ignition system repairs to resolve the stalling.

NHTSA #: 11354971
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: May 2018

AFTER 3 HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING AFTER BUYING CERTIFIED USED CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I DRIVE FOR ANOTHER HOUR AND THEN HAVE THE CODE SCANNED. THE CODE READER SAYS "TORQUE CONVERTER SOLENOID".AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION TEMP SENSOR CAR HAS 87000 MILES ROUGHLY... AS WELL AS SITTING AT A STOP RPMS ARE ALL UP AND DOWN ENGINE REVS WITH FOOT ON BREAK AND NOT EVEN TOUCHING GAS. VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND OCCASIONALLY WHILE PARKED

NHTSA #: 11097833
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE; ONCE BY THE DEALER AND THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY A CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SEEDS. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 240,000. UPDATED 08/27/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 90,000, THEN THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 189,000. THE CONSUMER NOW NEEDS A THIRD TRANSMISSION. A CODE WAS SCANNED, AND IT READ THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH RELAY SWITCH NEEDED D TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA #: 10531863
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2013

THE CAR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT, THE TACHOMETER SHOWED AND INCREASE TO ABOUT 2,000 RPM. I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE THROTTLED BACK TO A NORMAL 800 RPM. THE REST OF THE SHORT TRIP WAS UNEVENTFUL. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER ON ANOTHER SHORT TRIP, I AGAIN CAME TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE ENGINE AGAIN REVVED UP BUT THIS TIME TO ABOUT 4,000 RPM, I COULD HARDLY STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES AND AGAIN PUT IT IN NEUTRAL WHEREUPON IT AGAIN SETTLED BACK TO A NORMAL 800 RPM. THE REST OF THE SHORT TRIP WAS UNEVENTFUL. THE SECOND TIME MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR; SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AS SHE SAID IF THAT HAPPENED TO HER SHE WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I WILL TAKE IT TO MY MECHANIC. *TR

NHTSA #: 10513813

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