Issue ID | 1716890 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11387636 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 28/09/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased my vehicle used, from a car dealership; therefore, it had been serviced prior to purchase. Within two months of purchase the rear driver side door quit operating. The car was parked without the engine running when the door refused to open from the inside or the outside. I checked my warranty. It was still in effect but i was over the mileage requirement so the dealership would not cover the repair. (i commute to work) six months later, the rear passenger door ceased to operate. I transported a disabled individual to the doctor's office. The door worked when i left for the doctor's as i placed a walker in the back. The engine was running at the time. When i returned from the doctor, i parked, switched the engine off, and the door would not open from the inside or the outside. The disabled individual with me could not walk without the assistance of the walker. I could not get the walker out. I had to go borrow a walker, bring to the individual to be able to remove him from the car. This is very unsafe. Currently, the front passenger door is beginning to be difficult to open. It sometimes takes three attempts to open the door. I am afraid it will stop working as well. At this point i am driving an suv that can only safely transport two individuals and i am afraid that it won't be long before only one person can ride in it. My true fear is what happens when the driver door stops working? I have researched for a recall and their isn't one despite the fact their are numerous online complaints. I have not repaired the issue as i don't have the money it would take and from the complaints i have read it will only happen again. Please investigate this issue before someone is trapped in a car and hurt. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PERRY, FL |
VIN pattern | KM8J33A21GUXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 12/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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