Used 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV Consumer Reviews
Used Tucson for sale
UPDATED! The Most Reliable Vehicle I Have Ever Had
M Knox, 07/31/2016
updated 10/30/2023
2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
UPDATE OCTOBER 2023: This vehicle is amazing, but when buying used, make certain the software updates for the transmission have been installed. This is ONLY for the 1.6 Liter Turbo with the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). This vehicle is absolutely amazing, and you will not find a better value in the segment. Loaded with technology, loaded with safety and loaded with value. The 2016 was a first-year model for this generation of the Tucson, so keep that in mind. That being said, this is hands-down the best vehicle I have ever owned, and is definitely my favorite. UPDATE MAY 2020: Complete engine failure at 62,000 miles. All scheduled maintenance since purchasing new has been performed at the dealership —thankfully— and Hyundai has agreed to full engine replacement under the new/first owner warranty. Will update this review again upon completion. JUNE 2020: Hyundai has acknowledged an issue with the engine failure that was not caused by any type of misuse, neglect, etc and paid for a brand new engine. JANUARY 2021: All is still well with this vehicle. This is the first model year (2016) for this style of Tucson, and there have been issues. However, I love this vehicle, which has remained one of the best values of any vehicle I’ve ever owned. -and I’ve owned a bunch. Perhaps this review / ownership experience has -for me- turned into a review of Hyundai itself. I can’t ever recall hearing of an automaker stand behind its products like Hyundai has with me. They have been great, which is a large part of the ownership experience for me. In my experience, Hyundai has been nothing less than fully present, fully honest and very, very loyal to their customer. I think it’s fair to say that they have earned my loyalty as well.
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My 2016 Tucson Limited Ultimate
Mark Stubkjaer, 01/31/2016
updated 08/02/2017
2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I selected the Tucson primarily because it has all the safety features I wanted and because many reviewers said it is quiet. There are other good compact SUVs I drove and considered, but most of them did not have at least one of the safety features I wanted. My Tucson has only 2500 miles on the odometer, so I cannot comment on reliability or maintenance costs. It drives very well. It's agile, peppy, has sporty steering, and rides well. I have not experienced the jerky transmission performance many reviewers have commented on. Perhaps it's because I don't jump on the throttle when starting out and always pause a bit before shifting into drive from reverse. Wind noise is very low, even at 80 mph. Road noise, on the other hand, can be very loud, depending on the pavement. Perhaps it's due to the 19 inch wheels and low profile tires. The cabin is all black. The leather seats are comfortable and power adjustable, including the front passenger seat. On a recent drive up 395 with the outside temperature 114° the ventilated seats were very nice. The engine had great power, even at 8,000 ft. The mileage was 31.4 mpg for the 595 mile trip with the A/C on all the way. The navigation/entertainment system works fine, but has a steep learning curve. It did not have Apple Play initially, but it does now by download at Hyundai . The BlueLink system has three components, Connected Care, Remote Package, and Guidance Package. All are subscription based extra cost. I have used them all during the 90 day free trial period. The Guidance Package allows the user to set the Navi destination remotely from Google. It works, but IMHO is far too expensive for the benefit, especially since Apple Play is now standard. I cancelled it. The Remote Package has the ability to start and stop the engine and climate system remotely for a smart phone and assist in stolen car recovery. I subscribed for a year, but for my purpose, living in Southern California, it's not worth the cost and I will not renew it. The main features of Connected Care are automatic collision notification and assistance, SOS emergency assistance, and enhanced roadside assistance. I will subscribe to it. All in all, I'm very satisfied with the Tucson and recommend it.
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4th Hyundai
Bob, 07/01/2016
2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Hyundai, 1 Sonata and I just bought my 3rd Tuscon Limited. There is a reason for that. Most people only write reviews when they have something to complain about, not many write when everything is good! When a company sells thousands of vehicles and you get less that 100 complaints, That's pretty good! Most of the people that complain are chronic complainers. I know first hand. I owned a couple ice cream stores, you'd be surprised of the frequency of chronic complainers. Anyways.....Back to the review. With all the Hyundai's I have owned. The only things I have had to replace were tires and windshield wipers. That's it. They have been great and I for one WILL continue to buy them.
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Car almost got me killed several times
Momof3, 09/12/2016
2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
My husband bought me this car to replace a CRV. It was the ultimate car of my dreams and despite the high cost, we leased it. At first the car ran great. I loved the interior and the color. However, after awhile, it started jerking going up hills and sputtering making turns. Eventually, it stopped going when I would press the gas to the point where I was almost taken out by a truck. The car was recalled whereas the recall stated my car needed a software update, and then a hood latch update and then again for another software update. Each time I took it to get the updates, it would run okay for a day, but after it would start with the transmission problems and sputtering and jerking. After riding the car on the highway for about 40 minutes, the "Transmission is too hot!" warning came on, but luckily I was right down the street from my home. We took it back to the repair shop and that is where it will stay until the problem is fixed or Hyundai takes it back. This car is UNSAFE to drive and Hyundai is NOT listing and won't until somebody is killed.
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4 month owner
larry T, 11/04/2015
updated 05/06/2021
2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Very nice ride and quiet is the reason I purchased this. This vehicle offered things my other suv did not have. I was getting ready to re purchase a mazda cx5. the tucson has rear air vent, rear seat heaters. Front air ventilated seats along with heat. Blind spot monitor is nice. Panoramic sunroof is nice. Nice pick up with Turbo. Nice split screen with Nav and radio. Beautiful styling in my opinion. A few negatives, Automatic tailgate lift when you get behind it would go off just walking behind it. I turned it off along with lane departure warning. Hard plastic on interior door panels even tho nice interior. I miss the 3 D function of the navigation my Mazda had. On a bright sunny day hard to read temp gauges they get a little washed out. People talked about duo transmission having a little lag but was not an issue with me. All in All a very nice ride. I like it very much.
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