Issue ID | 1064067 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10587058 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 26/05/09 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Battery power lost when car parked for two days or more numerous times. Once while briefly parked for 15 minutes after an hour drive, i parked to make the call in a remote area using car phone plugged into cigarette lighter. No cell service there and had to walk to a local ranch for help and a jump. Battery required replacement frequently. Dealer tested on two occasions and they could not resolve, replaced battery twice. Ive replaced batteries numerous other times at least every two years. Last visit by aaa tested 1 amp high resistance short in electrical system but good relatively new battery. I now charge the battery about three times a year with a battery charger, taking approximately 8 hours of charge when the battery is dead at home. I do not drive very far out of fear that i'll be stranded. I've used up my 3 aloted aaa visits on this problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SEBASTOPOL, CA |
VIN pattern | KM8JN72D96UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 14/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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