Proceed with Caution: 2016+ Hyundai Tucson | Used Guide | Driving.ca

[@NathanPeckMusic]

2017 SPORT 1.6T -I’ve heard a lot of bad feedback on the 2016-2020 Tucson and I’m here to say that at my current mileage of 77k it’s been been the best car I’ve ever owned. Better than my old Honda Civic, accord, legacy gt wagon, Volvo wagon, VW bug, just way way better. This is a great solid driving car. Very stable and balanced with best in class handling. The 7 speed dct is an amazing piece of machinery. If you know how to and love to drive, it’s very rewarding. A beast on the highway and can easily get 30mpg using hypermiling techniques. If you know how to feel the transmission and drive in a linear fashion the 7 speed dct is perfect. It likes decisive input. If you are indecisive with the right foot or bash on it at low speeds the transmission protects itself and the clutches will not engage. I have experienced it and it’s usually from switching from bass to brake too fast on unnecessarily at low speeds. If you know how to drive a stick you will understand the dct. I had the radio problem, reset fixed it. There have been a number of recalls. I’ve had recalls on every car. All recalls fixed for free at dealer even if you are not the original owner. I picked up a set of leather seats from a limited at an auto salvage and they’re plug and play. My front passenger seat was manual but the power was already there. New seats plugged right in and now I have a power passenger seat. Hyundai has come a long long way since say my 1990 Excel! Now they are a reliable well built brand that has risen to the top. The transmission options (limited slip differential, 4x4 lock, downhill assist, traction control on/off, manual shifting, sport mode) they incorporate make a real winner when compared to others in the segment. I’m planning on driving this for at least 10 years! Hyundai rules!

[@siyabongajmdlalose1518]

Absolutely beautiful. 💯. I needed to read this❤🙌🏿

[@xminusone1]

Emmhh good... luck I guess 😆 🤣

[@TroyP20]

Sorry hate to tell you I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson turbo GDI and the engine started knocking at 109,000 miles. It also burns thru oil at an extremely fast rate. Hyundai offered to replace the engine but it was a battle under threat of lawsuit that make them do it. I will never by this product or recommend they have 20 sitting on there lot in Tampa waiting for engine replacement

[@princeswagger1able]

@@TroyP20the only thing i hear bad is stay far away from turbo. but i guess that’s he same for pretty much all cars if you wanna save money. NA is the way

[@MrCherryBeast]

Still going strong?

[@rangerup1804]

I have a 2017, 2.0 liter Tucson with absolutely no problems. 2 recalls have been performed but no problems so far. Service it on schedule and maintain all the fluids and tire pressures and if you don't beat it to death cause you're a crappy driver your Tucson should last a very long time just like any other car.

[@xminusone1]

That's because you happen to be lucky enough to have a motor that isn't defective. My father had the weird idea to buy one, he did the recalls, does his oil changes at the dealer each 6000 kms, and the engine is consuming oil and the dealers are searching for any reasons not to change it. My father is 79 years old. He has cars since he's 15. It's the first time he have so much issues with a car and a dealer, I won't touch them with a 10ft pole. Look them up, even if you're in denial, the fact don't care. See how many of these have troubles. They don't have lawsuits and payout for anything. It's garbage.

[@mikekares-b8q]

Same here so far nothing wrong , Bought car one year ago did not do any research on the car , Should have Got a one year extension on warrantee from Dealer just because car is to high tech for me to work on 72 yrs old worked on cars as a young man in the 60s & 70s those days are long gone . But so far the car has been good no problems .2.0 motor with regular automatic transmission .

[@mikekares-b8q]

@@xminusone1 No problems with mine but I'll never buy another GDI motor type car and I'll stick with older Toyotas . Won't be so Ignorant the next time I buy a vehicle .

[@robk1310]

We love our 2016 Tucson. Great car.

[@michaeltovey02607]

I have owned a high spec 2016 dci 4wd for 8 years. A great car. I love it.

[@heyjude6335]

I love my 2016 Tucson turbo. All recalls fixed. I change oil like clock work. I'm hopping to get 200k from this car. Getting 31.6 mpg in town. It also is a hoot in the snow. My only complaint is the seats seem to be breaking down. I love the heated leather seats- so this could be why they are breaking down prematurely.

[@andreaszekely6034]

Yyy⁰buuuut said

[@xminusone1]

Even the seats are junk 😆 🤣

[@robertoteran3920]

I'm the owner of a Hyundai Tucson 2.0 MPI 2018. Everything is going good.

[@martinogorman9574]

300k km on my 2017 and really no major problems! Your video description misrepresents the car. A recall is not a bad thing. I have had many cars from different manufacturers in my life and this car beats them all hands down for reliability.

[@TroyP20]

I have a 2017 turbo2.0 gdi tucson and the engine went out at 109,000 I will never buy another Hyundai product again

[@jasodanandvyas2565]

Which engine do you have?

[@martinogorman9574]

It’s a 1.7 turbo diesel with 360,000 km currently. I had an egr unit failure during the year and other than that it still drives perfectly. I do replace the oil and filter every 15k instead of the recommended 30k.

[@fastgrinds]

Dealership caught my rod bearing issue in my 2017 Tucson and it’s getting a new motor, glad I didn’t take that road trip I had planned.

[@maryjones8709]

Did it have a recall? I have 2017 Hyundai Tucson 1.6Turbo with rod knocking and they are saying I’ll have to pay out of pocket since it’s not under warranty and no recall active

[@fastgrinds]

@@maryjones8709 It was definitely a recall and the dealership covered the cost of the new motor. You may need to take into another dealership to confirm it’s not the rod bearing recall.

[@TroyP20]

@@maryjones8709 I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson turbo we had the same issue with the rod bearing. Hyundai under threat of lawsuit from us replaced it but had to pay 10% I would never recommend this product. Take my trade into toyota

[@lonniebeal6032]

@@maryjones8709 The 1.6L doesn't have the lifetime warranty, but the 2.0L and 2.4L does with proof of oil changes.

[@jaskaransingharora9663]

I have just completed 100k km on my 2016 tucson 2.0 gdi . It’s going. I haven’t faced and mechanical issues

[@lonniebeal6032]

This Oct I will have had mine for 3 years. I have had no problems in the only 50kmiles it has, it gets full synthetic oil every 6 months or when dirty, I use Marvel Mystery Oil in the oil and gas. I just got the anti-theft software update. I also changed the transmission fluid at 5 years which happened before the 50k. I will continue to change it every summer now. Also did the rear differential fluid, and will do the front differential when I do the trans fluid. Oil is cheap. Now the Optima and Sportage I had, well they were both burning oil at 50k miles. I suspect the top piston ring getting carboned up due to the PCV system of dumping crap back into the combustion chamber and the short distance between the top of the piston and top ring. This is why the MMO is going into the oil and gas of my Tucson. So far, it's not burning oil. I have a catch can that I will install this summer.

[@Rachelbee]

If I buy a used tuscon, can I get the errors fixed for free at a dealer?

[@benthurber5363]

Only factory recalls and warranty claims (if warranty is transferable) are free at a dealer.

[@Hummer999xx]

Just replaced two door regulators. Transmission replaced 3 years ago.

[@ttnyny]

This video refers to the "generation" of concern as being "2016+" without an end date. Has a new and hopefully more reliable generation arrived in the 3 years since this video was uploaded? Thanks.

[@mustafadelmonte9413]

5 years Tucson owner here..only problem i got is the oil and filter price and additional ac refrigirant..ive been to toyota, nissan, chev...of all these rubbish.. i found Tucson to be the Best. Actually all crossover companies are duplicating tucsons body structure.

[@COACHINHBALL]

Had a couple of recalls no big deal...had problems with doors...dealer repaired them free. As for acceleration issues at stops guy at the dealership told me to keep foot on brake...then press gas pedal...no problems since.

[@tommylawler5286]

Have 2017 one for 5 years ,brilliant motar. No problems

[@lisettebarajas9118]

I wish I had known this before I purchased my 2016 Turbo. I love the look and features. But it lags at low speeds then lurches/jerks forward. Hills…uh are embarrassing to go over. Terrible for city driving! Ok on highways.

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

Terrible for city driving? I daily this thing and I beg to differ it's not the best ride but it's good

[@xminusone1]

These are junk. My father got literally screwed up when he buy his. He have the 2.0 engine. Looks up on how many troubles and recall they have. They're junk. Geese even my 2015 Mercedes B250 4matic is more powerful than this and it's the smallest one. My father will never bought this junk again. He's honest and he doesn't want to sell it to anyone. I'll probably do it for him. He's elderly and deserve something better than this junk

[@lonniebeal6032]

For low speed flat ground put it in the ECO mode, it will shift less, I use sport mode for hills ECO around town, sometimes standard around town. Don't feather the brakes, they act as a clutch, so they are either on, or off or it will cause a transmission overheat light.

[@lisettebarajas9118]

@@lonniebeal6032 Thanks for this. I took it to the dealership after it stopped accelerating in the middle of driving. I’m not sure what they did, but it’s been driving better. It still lurches here and there, but not nearly as bad as before. The tips you provided should help with that.

[@HilaryWatsonMusic]

@@lisettebarajas9118 I would sell asap. I have the 2017 Tucson turbo that would do the same thing until finally last week it finally had complete engine failure that the dealer quoted me $13000 to fix. I’ve read quite a lot of stories like mine that all started with that annoying lurching.

[@ronh2660]

Pronto?

[@tonganlyrics2023]

What are you talking about?? Ive been using this vehicle for 4yrs, not a single problem, pffft

[@sylence4u]

our 2017 tuscon 2.0 just died randomly going up to Big Bear. routine oil changes/maintenance. it had passed the recall test. heard knocking noise. then check engine light flashed. lost power. now engine is completely seized and mostlikely need a new engine.

[@DrNarwid1]

Just had the same thing happen to me. What ended up happening with yours?

[@sylence4u]

@@DrNarwid1 replaced the engine for free

[@TroyP20]

@@sylence4u I had the same issue we have the turbo with 109,000 miles engine started knocking. Hyundai replaced the motor, had to pay 10% but I’m take it and trade it in these motors are trash. Trading it in for a Toyota

[@lonniebeal6032]

The Theta II family engines have a lifetime warranty with proof of oil changes.

[@mikemarcil9184]

My 2017 Tucson s engine seized as well . New engine was installed for free . My only question is can the new engine be trusted ? Service guy at the dealership couldn't tell me if this issue with the rod connectors have been solved

[@miket2055]

Just got a 2016 1.6 turbo. Has number 2 cylinder misfire. Already replaced plugs and coil packs. Number two plug is black with what appears to be carbon. Other plugs are lean. Any thoughts ?

[@Youworklesspieceofshift]

I had to replace coil pack with OEM and not aftermarket, O2 sensor and my boost was bad and got a 3 port boost valve solenoid, 2 oil catch cans 😅

[@supervisor1346]

2018 Tucson 2.0 AWD - 73k km - 1 recall in 3 years that will be delt with soon - only issue i had with the car was panoramic roof not closing smooth. I don't work for Hyundai ... Yes i heard that the 1.6 it's not great but why would you make a model look bad just for an engine.

[@milo8425]

Just for the engine? Kind of a key part.

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

The engine is A MAJOR PART

[@ronthehybrid]

2018 Hyundai Tuscon 1.6 Liter Turbo.... Engine gone at 78,000 miles. Not the original owner, extended warranty dont cover burned valves which broke off into the engine block. 8,000 for a Reman Engine out of pocket... Yay!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Thanks for the warning. BTW, why would any rational Canadian buy an imported Tucson when they have domestically built CUV options like the RAV4 , CR-V and Equinox? Buy Canadian.

[@jaksarubinic8885]

Omg, does that guarantee quality? These cars even though put together in Canada are not designed in Canada. The problems Tuscon has are not manufacturing challenges but rather design problems/mistakes.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@jaksarubinic8885 Double OMG!! I am interested in maintaining the employment and economic benefits that result directly from Canadian manufacturing. Hyundai/Kia does no manufacturing in Canada. Sales of their highly mediocre cars result in a vast net loss to our country.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@ronh2660 Helping your neighbour remain employed strikes me as highly rational economic priority. The ultimate profits from cars manufactured in Canada go the the USA , Japan, Holland and god knows where else.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@ronh2660 I burn Alberta natural gas in my house here in the non-GTA part of Ontario every day. Furthermore, I dream of the day Newfoundland oil is shipped to Canadian refineries instead of being sent to the USA. Ideally we will soon ban overseas oil from entering our ports. When all that happens, Nova Scotians might actually start burning gasoline refined in Canada! BTW what is today's $60+ oil price doing for the Alberta economy? Buy Canadian!!!

[@no1un0]

Family member has had a Tucson for a few years now. No problems. Great car. Thinking of trading a Lexus for one.

[@davidturnbull310]

Nothing but problems. The air conditioner, electric windows, ABS sensor warning, delay in excelortor. Nightmare of a car.

[@jaysonbordiga752]

Everyone I know says these are fire. Don't believe this. It's on par with the CR-V and Mazdas. ;) Just check if they have been through the recall and been fixed. Otherwise they are best for familys

[@timst1983]

Load of bollox, scaremongering at its best.

[@kavehoskoui8292]

🤣🤣🤣 all cars built is Canada or anywhere else have recalls! All cars need maintenance! You are making a very reliable vehicle sound like a horror to own! The worst review I have ever seen! Did you guys get paid to knock Hyundai! MISINFORMATION!! Honda and Toyota have more recalls than Hyundai! Nissan is suffering from recalls and poor quality!

[@justinpritchard195]

"All cars built in Canada or anywhere have recalls" INCORRECT "Honda and Toyota have more recalls than Hyundai" Rubbish, prove it. If you read between the lines, this video is a list of FACTS that shoppers should be aware of, supported by EVIDENCE. As mentioned throughout the video and corresponding article, these facts are provided to in-market shoppers as a tool for them to make their own purchase decision. You may not like the facts, but that doesn't make them incorrect.

[@mrmoe110]

Watching car reviews on KZbin will make you not want to buy ANY vehicle

[@xminusone1]

Guess what, they are. And the dealers will make absolutely anything to deny the repairs under guarantee. I know my father had the weird idea to buy one. He wasn't aware of the troubles before that. They're not just some recall because of a random part, it's the entire engine. Poorly made, even worse engineering, and the rebuttal and fighting with any dealer to get it replaced WITH THE SAME JUNK!! So don't touch these, even with a 10ft pole.

[@eddie7126]

Buyer beware, my 2017 Hyundai Tucson with dual clutch at 132,000 needs a new transmission. I will never buy another Hyundai again. I just purchased a 2022 Toyota Highlander.

[@TroyP20]

How much is a new clutch I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson turbo and the engine went out at 109,000 miles. Hyundai did replace it but want to get rid of it before any more trouble follows

[@eddie7126]

@@TroyP20 the dealership wanted $4,000 to replace the transmission, the car was payed off but I chose to trade it in for a subaru crosstrek, I was lucky the buyer gave me $6,500 l did tell him he would have to get it fixed.

[@shannoninalaska]

I had my Tucson for about a year and have issues with my engine stalling while taking off from a stopped position to pressing the gas (and seems to be only when turning the wheel at the same time). This still happens even after they replaced the transmission. But I do love my Tucson. I am hoping they will have a recall to replace the engine one day.

[@princeswagger1able]

@@shannoninalaskai think that’s a hyundai thing cause my girlfriend suffered through this on her elantra

[@Youworklesspieceofshift]

I have a 2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6t, I had to add 2 oil catch cans, O2 sensor, coil pack OEM, plugs, 3 port electronic boost solenoid cause my acceleration was lagging, still owe on this and it has been a money pit, definitely get 2 oil catch cans so all that gunk doesn't go in the intake

[@nexen1041]

I got the same model same color. It is a terrible car. 2016, 1.6 Turbo sucks Do not buy it

[@MICHAELFREEL-q5j]

Worst car ever. I had it for several weeks when every single warning light came on and car was completely immobolized. New starter motor at 80,000 km. 2 doors have now failed in that you can't open them from either the inside or outside. Transmission warns that it is overheating when reversing slowly in minus 20 degree weather. Press on the gas from a stop and sometimes nothing happens. Do not buy this car. This was my one and only Hyundai. If you can't make a car where the doors open I don't want to be your customer.

[@vangard3415]

How fucken long did it take to make this up .your full of shit.

[@JesusRivera-t9z]

Stopped comment for making money in yotube viewer don't agreee to these person want to full down the Korean company in Philippines there was so tucson on the road one of best sold vehicles

[@LordGhost777]

I have the 2017 Eco 1.6 a total headache, worst car ever. Went to Hyundai dealership twice in less than 3 weeks. The transmission needs to be replaced, and it has 64 k miles. I don't recommend buying this car.

[@winglo7069]

Worst car I ever purchased So much problem

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

What problems

[@TroyP20]

@@thatvolvoguy6565 I have - 2017 Hyundai Tucson turbo gdi and the engine went out at 109,000 rod bearing

[@lonniebeal6032]

@@TroyP20 What oil were you using? I will not use 5w20 in the summer, gets ss10w30, but I only drive 5kmiles a year and I retire in less than 2 so my Tucson won't be over 60k miles when I do.

[@TroyP20]

@@lonniebeal6032 I used whatever the manufacture says on the car which is 5w-30 the dealer replaced the engine I had to pay 10% but I would have rather gotten a Toyota

[@olivierguay3369]

Buy a hyundai tucson if yiu have a death wish

[@ron9509]

Why

[@larpy]

Had the 2.0 for 5 years no problems at all, runs llike a dream. you just a hater

[@portcoching]

had the hyundai tucson 2.0 crdi 4wd for 8yrs and still working great! the power is there and fuel efficient. no problems, just normal wear & tear.

[@TroyP20]

The 2017 is a peice of garbage Hyundai Tucson turbo went out after 109,000 miles rod bearing.

[@lonniebeal6032]

@@TroyP20 To support your comment, what oil and frequency did it get changed. I have no confidence in a comment like this.