2010 Hyundai Tucson: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Tucson that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11319863 (filed 03/31/2020): “Since i got this vehicle the gear shift gets stuck. i have gone to the dealership to get the problem fixed. the problem has been the backlight switch. it is a big hassle trying to get this problem fixed with the dealership. the backlight switch last two to three years. i got the recall letter about …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11259109 (filed 09/30/2019): “I heard a clunk upon turning right, exiting a parking lot. the rear end of the car started to sway. fearing a blown tire, i pulled off the road, only to find the left rear wheel pitched at a rather unhealthy angle. after towing the car to my local repair shop it was discovered that the rear cross me…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11154288 (filed 11/27/2018): “Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai tucson. while the four wheel drive was engaged, the vehicle traveled uphill and the front wheels moved, but the rear wheels seized. the contact stated that the four wheel drive warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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