KNOWN FAULT · Hyundai

Front axle, brakes and timing belt on the first-generation Tucson

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Engine / equipment: Hyundai Tucson I (2.0 and 2.7 V6 petrol, 2.0 CRDi)
Period mentioned: 2004–2010
Symptoms: Front-axle noises and play (worn suspension mounts, drive shafts and steering joints) that fail the roadworthiness test; a weak handbrake.
Possible cause described: The TÜV mainly flags the suspension, drive shafts and joints. The timing belt has a short interval: 90,000 km on petrol and 120,000 km on the 2.0 CRDi. There were recalls for a handbrake that could release itself (2005) and for the brake-light switch (from 2006).
Check for the garage: Check front-axle play and the boots; check when the belt was changed; ask about campaigns by VIN.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check front-axle play and the boots; check when the belt was changed; ask about campaigns by VIN.

What are the symptoms?

Front-axle noises and play (worn suspension mounts, drive shafts and steering joints) that fail the roadworthiness test; a weak handbrake.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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