2011 Hyundai Tucson: Transmission locks up
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Tucson report: transmission locks up. CarComplaints.com lists 8 owner complaints, average mileage 50,450 miles.
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2011 Tucson in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11413067 (filed 04/20/2021): “The rubber transmission cooling lines broke at 55 mph on rt 81s and instantly blew the transmission. my vehicle is the exact make, model and year of the nhtsa campaign 16v05700. i contacted hyundai for reimbursement of my repair costs and hyundai stated that…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11113907 (filed 07/26/2018): “Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai tucson. while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the transmission had a leak. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa …”
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
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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