Used 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV Consumer Reviews
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Same problems as everyone else
Brian M, 09/02/2016
2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Nothing else matters here, except the transmission issues. If you live anywhere where you might actually have to pull out quickly at any point, don't go near this vehicle. We had the 8/11/2016 "new" update done at the dealership, and we were holding out hope that would take care of our issues. Well, my wife just called me this morning - stepped on the gas to make a left turn, and the car just herked and jerked and just wouldn't get going. And today isnt one of the 95 degree days with the A/C cranking and you step on the gas and nothing happens for 1-2 seconds. 55 degrees this morning. You could give me this car for free today and I wouldn't take it. Starting down the road of heading to the dealership again
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My wife is in love with her new Tucson
Mark, 12/22/2015
2016 Hyundai Tucson Eco 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Aside from the test drive, I have not driven this car myself, so this review is mainly from the passenger's point of view. Because our kids are getting bigger and we love to go camping, we set out on a mission to buy a small SUV. We test drove the CR-V, the Mazda CX-5, and the Hyundai Tucson. The Honda was solid with a steady ride. The Mazda was really peppy but the interior looked a little cheap even on the higher trim. When we first saw the new Tucsons, my wife loved the new body styling. When she saw the interior, she was smitten. A lot of people complain that there is too much hard plastic inside, but with two small kids (6 and 8) in tow, that is not necessarily a bad thing because it can take abuse and still clean up well. Plus, the Tucson's designers made it look very nice. The seats are very comfortable in the front and back. I'm a little over six feet tall, and I sat in every seat to test them out, including the back middle position. Very comfy. I drove in Sport mode during the test drive, and with the turbo, the car would take off like a shot when I stepped on the gas. Yes, there was a second of lag during acceleration, but this is our family outing car, so we aren't going to be doing any drag racing. So far on the freeway, on hills, and in the city the car has performed admirably. My wife leaves the car in Eco mode when she is driving, and so far, it is outperforming its MPG specs. It is getting about 27.5 MPG around town and on a recent road trip, it got almost 38 MPG. That is almost as good as our little Honda Fit that we replaced, and this car is twice as big. There is not quite as much cargo space as the CR-V, but there is still plenty to haul groceries and the kids' sports equipment around without trouble. We both love the entertainment system. The controls are simple to operate and the stereo sounds great especially since the car rides so quietly. This is the quietest car we have ever owned. Even on the freeway, it is like you are in a quiet little bubble. At this point, we have owned the car for a month, and we have 1200 miles on it, but it has been a great purchase. If something does go wrong in the next 10 years, we have the best warranty around to get it fixed. The reason I haven't driven it yet is because my wife love it so much, she always wants to drive. Mission accomplished.
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2016 Tucson Limited w/ ultimate package
douglas rando, 12/10/2015
updated 12/18/2020
2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my second Hyundai I sold my 2008 Santa Fe because I wanted all the toys This cat has it all and then some. This review is for the top of the line Limited with the Ultimate Package. Love the 7 speed dual clutch transmission. The engine has great acceleration in sport mode. Sound great too. Huge Panoramic Roof. Bought this vehicle in August2015. As of today , no problems. I am very happy with this vehicle
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Dont waist your money
tuscon, 08/30/2016
2016 Hyundai Tucson Eco 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had the car a year and on my second service they replaced a part in my transmission. I asked why and they made it sound like a recall part, but it wasn't I found out. This is when the problems started. The car once warmed up and I come to a stop in drive position it would feel like someone was push on the car from outside, and making a rumbling that seemed like it was going to stall. I have taken in three time to have fixed with no help. Since my car has no lights indicating a issue my dealer or Consumer affairs Hyundai would help. I told the dealer to reverse whatever it was they did, but they said they couldn't. Besides this the car shifts all over the place and jerks you around its horrible and engine sounds terrible. The cloth interior is horrible I have white stain marks everywhere on my black cloth. If you get water or any kind of moistness on interior it stains. the only way to get fix is shampooing the car seats which is expensive. Lots of plastic and falling apart already. I'm really depressed because I have always had used cars and problems and finally bought a new car so I wont have to deal with issues and here I am again. I will be turning car into Lemon law attorney to take care of since no one can seem to fix. Also, I meet a girl with same car and same issues. These cars should be completely recalled they should not be allowed out on the road.
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Ruby is Her Name
R.A.H., 06/30/2016
updated 01/25/2024
2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
In May 2016, as a 30-year (two Accords) Honda owner, our first thought when it came time to acquire a more compact vehicle which was also easier for us (then ages 73 and 79) to get in and out of, was to just buy their CRV. We did test drive a couple of them - also their HRV - before "discovering" the Tucson, almost on a whim, since my impression of earlier Hyundais was not all that great. I did do quite a bit of research on the internet, becoming at least aware of almost every compact SUV then offered. With the Tucson it was a case of lust at first sight. The new sheet metal looked really nice, while from some angles, the current CRV looked almost bizarre. The Tucson interior is also very nice (we did get the Limited/Ultimate package) which gives at least the impression of a more expensive car. Driver's seating position (I'm 5'-10") is excellent, and the cooled seats are great in our 100+ summers. There is ample and comfortable seating room (for two) in the rear. Cargo area is not large, and HAS produced some challenges. The car is quiet. Instrumentation and controls are just great, and fall readily to hand. Much of the design work was done in Germany which I think is a major plus. Compared our Tucson to a friend's 2018 Mercedes GLC. NOT really as much difference as one might think! In addition to the two Hondas, we also test drove the Mazda CX-5 (our 2nd choice) the Toyota RAV4 and looked at the Nissan Rogue. We did not consider the Ford Escape at all, since it did poorly in crash-safety tests that year. The Tucson, on the other hand, received the coveted IIHS "Superior" rating. We probably should have looked at the Subaru Forester, but did not. I still say (after over 7 years of driving) that the 1.6 liter turbo engine and DCT are up to the job. When new, the Tucson was two full seconds quicker to 60, and 20 mph faster overall, than was my 1962 Austin-Healy 3000 (considered a fairly powerful sports car in its' day). All that PLUS carrying two more people, in comfort, getting TWICE the mpg! You may have read some horror stories about the DCT, which, since Hyundai did issue a recall, must have had some validity. However, in over seven years of ownership, we have STILL not had any issues with the transmission - but I am very conscious about NOT creeping in traffic! We did have the software update installed in 2017. I was a bit concerned when I learned that this power-train was being dropped for the 2019 Tucson refresh, but that was a short-lived worry, as I believe it is still being supplied in the Kona, the sub-compact class leader. We have NOT had any oil-consumption issues with the 1.6L engine - apparently that occurs more on the 2.0L unit. The navigation system has worked well, though we really need to update the chip to include roads, etc. added since purchase. We do live in a relatively flat rural area, and perhaps as a result are still getting over 28 mpg, overall, so far (86,200 miles). I isolated a full tank of highway-only driving with the car empty and got 34.7 mpg, but in-town mileage is disappointing. The ride does, at times, seem to be getting a little rougher - might need to think about replacing the shocks at some point. Originally (valuing function over trendiness) we had some qualms about the 19" wheels with the low 245/45 tire profile, but so far (we don't go off-road) all has been well with them, and I have to say the ride is OK and that the car feels really planted on the road. We wound up getting just under 65,000 miles from the original tires, which we replaced in 2022 with Continental 235/50s, giving a bit more sidewall. Through a lucky fluke I wound up with another rim, so carry a full-size spare. We almost never use the "Eco" drive mode, especially after noticing in the 2017 brochure that it had been dropped for the 1.6L engine. Performance is definitely inhibited in "Eco" mode, and I suspect that Hyundai reconsidered its' use for such a small engine moving a relatively heavy car. I'd still rate our 2016 Tucson at 9+ of 10 - based on the theory that nothing is "perfect". This is likely our last vehicle and the longer than "standard" warranty did greatly affect our decision-making. We had a failure of the AC system at around 40K miles, which put the car in the shop for over a week, but the dealer provided a free loaner, so we had ZERO expense. We would definitely buy a 2016-2018 Tucson again. Note: This review has been updated eleven times. Unfortunately, in earlier versions, SOME review features only showed up AFTER hitting "submit", so, previously published results have produced some "conflict". Following is MY current list of pros and cons, no matter what any automatic bullet-points may show: PROS: Acceleration, Roadholding, Braking, Instrumentation, Seating (front and rear), Interior design, Engineering, Warning systems, Good dealer service so far. NEUTRAL: Bluetooth (never signed up), Maintenance costs CONS: Purchase cost, Storage capacity has - after some use - DEFINITELY proven to be somewhat lacking. Have installed, and used, a hitch-mounted carrier for my wife's mobility scooter, with no apparent ill effect. (STILL) TOO EARLY TO TELL: REALLY long-term reliability, but, all is still good at just over 86,000 miles. We purchased the extended warranty, and have used it once, for some AC issues. There was a $100 deductible on a $400 bill. Also, the passenger door lower garnish fell off, and 2 of the 4 nuts holding the tailgate visor came off. ($140 in parts for both, NOT covered - but installation was free). So, just $240 out-of-pocket so far (in problems) over nearly eight full years.
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