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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8JN72D76U••••••2006 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2006 Hyundai TUCSON build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
120on the model
39builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 3Suspension 2Exterior Lighting 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionFeb 2021
Hyundai never notified us of the subframe rust recall. Our mechanic just pointed out that our's. He said the car is unsafe to drive. Getting it replaced at our expense. Brake lines have already failed and had to be replaced at our expense. Alternator and power steering pump,…
Service BrakesApr 2018
At around 80,000 miles a brake line ruptured while my wife was braking to avoid a truck that had cut in front of her. The brake pedal went to the floor and the entire brake system subsequently failed. The tucson eventually came to a stop. The driver's front brake line had…
Exterior LightingSep 2013
My brake lights fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or the brake lights remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. The electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light stays illuminated.this issue is related to recalls no. 09V280000, and 09V122000.…
SteeringMay 2012
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai tucson. The contact stated while driving 15 mph the passenger front tie rod and control arm failed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The local mechanic stated that the failure was a common failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Exterior LightingJul 2009
The contact owns a 2006 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ESC and the ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the switch assembly stop lamp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8JN72D76U411083 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.