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Seized engine
Kay, 11/19/2019
2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just bought a '12 Tuscon trusting that after glowing reviews. 2 days later the engine seized with no notice except dash light indicating it was running hot. After bing towed to dealership found out it needs a new engine. Carfax only indicated an open recall for oil pan. I made an appointment for that to be taken care of. Never made it there. Hyundai dealership says the car is not on recall list. My '08 Santa Fe 6 cyl. has stalled several times in the last couple years for no reason. This complaint to the company has also gotten no where. I won't buy another Hyundai after I can get rid of these. I guess I'm lucky that the dealership where I bought this car will replace the engine but I'll have to pay $2000 towards it. When test driving the Tuscon the engine sounded perfect. There was no indication of a problem. Everyone beware of these cars.
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Tuscon: Overpriced Disappointment
mybestequinox, 09/22/2013
2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Tuscon because I wanted the style and improved gas mileage over my heavy Chevy. I had owned a number of Hyundai vehicles and had largely been pleased with them. Two Sante Fes and the Luxury Hyundai. This vehicle did not match up. My son said, "You don't drive this car. It drives you." Constantly have to correct steering. Can't control acceleration. Won't accerate, then takes off whining. I was happy the day I bought it and the day you sell (albeit at a loss). Miserable in between. Dealer unable to remedy any of the complaints. Sold at 12,000 miles. Whew. Will never buy another Hyundai. Got my Equinox back and love it as well at the real 32 mpg.
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2012 Tucson Limited FWD
psanning, 04/26/2012
2012 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 34 people found this review helpful
Owned for 7 months, have racked up 14000 miles. As weather conditions vary in central Midwest, it's handled well in snow. Safety features, quality all positives. Just returned from 3500 mile driving vacation, avg'd 29.7 mpg - included interestate, local hwy and city driving. We were very pleased with performance & comfort. Suspension would be a bit better (for Arizona hwy driving--roads stink) and some road noise but not so bad as to want to trade. Yes, there are blindside issues but I've gotten use to them & have adjusted. At purchase, very few colors available - mostly all dark - I couldn't get my 1st or 2nd color choice.
Engine blew up!
steve, 02/15/2019
2012 Hyundai Tucson GL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
They have had problems with these motors, know about it, but have not taken any action. Our engine "blew-up" with less than 70,000 miles on it and if not for the extended warranty we purchased it would have cost us over $6,000 to replace the engine. Would never buy another as they have a problem, yet have not done anything to help the consumer. They have recalled and replaced some car engines as they have had trouble with these as well. Warning! Stay away from this company as they do not back-up their product.
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Love my Hyundai
Dave Mintz, 04/02/2018
updated 04/04/2019
2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage could be better. Make sure you get a extended warrantee from Hyundai or a reputable company.
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