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2017 Hyundai TUCSON consumer reviews

$22,700–$24,100 MSRP range
side view of 2017 TUCSON Hyundai
(639 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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2nd cyclinder lost compression I’ve bought the car with

2nd cyclinder lost compression I’ve bought the car with 100k miles and had to put a motor in the car and a transmission. Trans wouldn’t shift out of first gear. It was not under any warranty. Took the car back to dealership that put the transmission in, 2 days later because it started leaking oil. It did not have any problem before they put the transmission in. This car has been a Piece

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Bought the car used, It had already undergone one turbo

Bought the car used, It had already undergone one turbo replacement at 32k miles. I replaced the turbo again at 89k miles. The engine ultimately failed at 137k Miles, no warning, no heads up. Quoted $13,000 to fix it (replace engine), Car is worth less than 9k, still owe 10k. Do not buy this car. Oh and Hyundai customer service is useless. Dont bother calling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Bought my vehicle used at a dealership at around 40 km.

Bought my vehicle used at a dealership at around 40 km. After three weeks of having it, had the dual clutch replaced as it was work and was jerky. Now about eight months later and at around 90 km, same issue. shifting is clunky and jerky and needs to be replaced yet again

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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This car looks really good but it sucks.

This car looks really good but it sucks. Major engine issues, runs rough, oil consumption, basically engine is crap. Turbo boost went early & had to replace brakes many times.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Do not buy.

Do not buy. Engine failed at 94k miles. This car is not reliable. Total waste of money and dangerous. The last thing you need is engine failure while driving! Car will leave you stranded on side of road if you’re not careful.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Bring back perks and value of old models

I had my 2005 Tucson for 12 years and upgraded to the 2017 SE. Sadly, many of the conveniences I liked in the car no longer exist, however, Pros: I’ve had no warranty issues and do believe they are built to last for an average driver focused on function. Cons: accelerating is non existent, clunky shifting, sensitive to rain/slip in the faintest conditions; and the passenger seat does NOT fold down!?? Senseless. Plus the newer models circa 2020* are ugly to me and look machine like (personally) where the old looked more luxury. Several recalls and forced services, they don’t pay for your ride back to the dealer… This will be my last Hyundai.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very disappointed

I had the car six months, 92,000 miles and died in the middle of coming home from vacation..Hyundai is not fixing it. New engine 12,000 when I just bought it for 18,000. I'm so sick about it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don't ever buy one

I have had a 2017 Hyundai Tucson that I bought off of the showroom floor I have had problems with it for at least 3 years and have told them at the dealership that it uses way too much oil and they have chosen to do nothing about it and now that the warranty is up they tell me I have to have a new engine and that is why it keeps burning out catalytic converters but they won't do anything to help me get it fixed I do not recommend that anyone ever ever buy a Hyundai Tucson or otherwise.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Massive oil consumption

There is a design flaw resulting in massive oil consumption. I have had engine lights come on as a result and there is no recall for this issue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Bad Press about Engine Failures

I bought this 2017 Tucson with about 20,000 miles on the odometer. That was about 4-5 years ago. SO FAR, I've only had 1 minor issue with a rear brake light. My concerns are mostly about all the bad press about engine problems. I've had all the recalls done, but on my long drives in spring and fall, I can't help worrying about those engine concerns.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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