The Lemon Index2010 Hyundai Tucson.
The 2010 Hyundai Tucson is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 21 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 48, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 24 to 26 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Tucson year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 59 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Tucson year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 14K to 100K miles on the car (39 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 7K–81K miles
Recalls 4
- brakes 2023
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- lights 2013
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…
- lights 2011
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 17, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICE…
Show all 4 recalls
- airbags 2010
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TUCSON VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 112 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Automatic transmission solenoid dtc p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773 and…
- A 6 speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed shift; gds analysis
- Check engine light on, transaxle held in third gear, and trouble codes stored
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023
- ClosedLoss of motive power2022–2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front — · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $2450–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The transmission slips. The radio/gps lost its audio, the manufacture will not aid me in getting it repaired.
2010 Hyundai Tucson owner · NHTSA complaint 10434752
More owner reports
Transmission problems persisting. Causing very hard downshifts, making seat belt tensioners lock.
NHTSA complaint 10320982
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 48; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Tucson year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2010 Hyundai Tucson problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (57%), equipment & accessories (14%) and brakes (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Tucson have?
4 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Hyundai Tucson get?
24 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,000 and 100,000 miles. The middle report was at 45,600 miles, from 39 complaints.
Does the 2010 Hyundai Tucson have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 57% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Hyundai Tucson cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Hyundai Tucson have?
2.4L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Tucson year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2013 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works