Issue ID | 646497 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10204614 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 15/11/06 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | purchased a new hyundai, tucson, from monroe hyundai a year ago. After a break-in period, i started checking the mileage. I quickly found out that no matter how i drove my car, the mileage didn't vary. One hundred miles an hour or 35 miles an hour and you get 22 mpg in either case. I took the vehicle back to the dealer on several occasions, and did everything they told me. A mileage study done by hyundai resulted in the same conclusion. I've talked to other owners of the same model and they all have the same problem. Experts in the auto field have told me that the problem has to be the computer that controls idling, and the pumping of fuel has a problem. Hyundai has recently stated there is nothing they can do, and basically stated i'm stuck. I'm retired and i wanted this vehicle to last for some time. The dealership refuses to assist me in contacting hyundai engineering, to discuss this problem. Please help! I can't afford to trade this suv in, and i would like to see it repaired so my mileage is proportionate to how i drive. Generally 10 - 15% mileage difference should be expected between around town vs highway driving. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MONROE, NC |
VIN pattern | KM8JN12D26UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 15/11/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | HYNDAI MONROE |
Dealer's telephone number | 704-261-7070 |
Dealer's city | MONROE |
Dealer's state code | NC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 28110 |