The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Tucson · 2008
2008 Hyundai Tucson. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,500 and 17,300 miles. Median 13,000, from 14 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Speed control | 29% |
| Engine | 29% |
| Electrical | 29% |
| Visibility | 14% |
| Brakes | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
13V113000 Apr 2013 Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect. Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 19 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 20 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 19 / 24 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
199 videos about the 2005–2009 Hyundai Tucson, 8.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 4 | 409K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 12 | 320K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 2 | 208K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 122K |
| Brakes & ABS | 6 | 114K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 3 | 108K |
| Steering & suspension | 5 | 92K |
| Oil changes & service | 4 | 85K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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