2010 Hyundai Tucson: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Tucson report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 80,550 miles.
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2010 Tucson in this area. 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 thr…”
- 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 …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,600 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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