Issue ID | 614722 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10177889 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 31/12/06 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Failure of 'new' 2006 tucson gls v6 2. 7l dohc 24 valve engine to meet 20-26 mpg. I get only 8-12 mpg, driving conservatively. I contacted lamar hyundai were i purchased it under stress & duress of my mother's dying, on 12-30-06. They said to contact the mfg, as they sell the cars & have no solution. Please help. I paid more than online msr price. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54 |
Number of Occurences | 7 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEWPORT BEACH, CA |
VIN pattern | KM8JN12D36UXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/12/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 24 |
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 | LAMAR HYUNDAI |
Dealer's telephone number | 562-809-9000 |
Dealer's city | CERRITOS |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 90701 |