2017 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own
Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data
One of the worst Tucson years: widespread 2.0L oil-consumption and engine failures plus 1.6T dual-clutch stalling (recalled). Avoid unless the engine and transmission are proven. 4 known issue patterns are documented below, with frequency and the mileage windows where they typically appear. New, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson ranged from $22,700 to $29,775 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).
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One of the worst Tucson years: widespread 2.0L oil-consumption and engine failures plus 1.6T dual-clutch stalling (recalled). Avoid unless the engine and transmission are proven.
Sources (2)
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=tucso…
- repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/hyundai/tucson
Known issues
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Excessive oil burning, knocking, seizure and catastrophic engine failure, often without warning lights
widespread · 450 NHTSA complaints · typically 60k–120k miles · engine
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Engine stalling and power loss, entering limp mode and failing to accelerate on the highway
widespread · 200 NHTSA complaints · typically 30k–110k miles · engine
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Turbo 1.6L seven-speed dual-clutch transmission hesitates and loses power from a stop (recalled)
commonly reported · 60 NHTSA complaints · typically 5k–60k miles · transmission
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Doors failing to open from inside or outside, trapping occupants
occasional · 18 NHTSA complaints · body
Based on public NHTSA complaint data and AI synthesis: patterns, not guarantees.
Sources (1)
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=tucso…
Recalls & safety
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Pros & cons
Pros
- Comfortable, composed ride
- Good real-world fuel economy
- Stylish, modern design
- Long factory warranty and good used-market value
Cons
- Underwhelming base-engine power
- Less cargo room than several rivals
- Serious risk of engine oil consumption and rod-bearing/seizure failure on the 2.0L
- Turbo 1.6L seven-speed dual-clutch can hesitate and lose power from a stop
Trims & original pricing
| Trim | Original base MSRP | New today | Engine | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $22,700 | $29,450 | 2.0L I4 | — |
| Eco | $24,150 | discontinued | 1.6L turbo I4 | — |
| Sport | $25,900 | discontinued | 1.6L turbo I4 | — |
| Night | $27,800 | discontinued | 1.6L turbo I4 | — |
| Limited | $29,775 | $39,425 | 1.6L turbo I4 | — |
Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.
Sources (3)
- iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/2017-hyundai-tucson-price
- fueleconomy.govhttps://www.fueleconomy.gov/ws/rest/vehicle/36293
- iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/hyundai-tucson-price
Depreciation
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This listing sits above the typical depreciation curve. Common for heavily-optioned cars and for 2021-2023 model years (pandemic-era pricing); the curve is anchored at base MSRP, which excludes options.
Curve anchored at the entry-trim base MSRP ($22,700). Higher trims started higher (up to $29,775), and options added more.
The curve's data ends 10 years in, so the line levels off after that. Treat the tail as a floor, not a forecast: asking prices for older cars depend mostly on condition, mileage, and the current market, and often sit well above it.
Sources (1)
- caredge.comhttps://caredge.com/hyundai/tucson/depreciation
Cost to own
| Routine maintenance | ≈ $850–900/yr |
| Insurance (low tier) | ≈ $1,900–2,000/yr |
National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.
Sources (1)
- caredge.comhttps://caredge.com/hyundai/tucson/maintenance
Frequently asked questions
What problems does the 2017 Hyundai Tucson have?
Documented issue patterns include: Excessive oil burning, knocking, seizure and catastrophic engine failure, often without warning lights; Engine stalling and power loss, entering limp mode and failing to accelerate on the highway; Turbo 1.6L seven-speed dual-clutch transmission hesitates and loses power from a stop (recalled); Doors failing to open from inside or outside, trapping occupants. Frequency is based on public NHTSA complaint data: patterns, not guarantees.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
One of the worst Tucson years: widespread 2.0L oil-consumption and engine failures plus 1.6T dual-clutch stalling (recalled). Avoid unless the engine and transmission are proven.
How much did the 2017 Hyundai Tucson cost new?
Between $22,700 and $29,775 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.
Is the Hyundai Tucson expensive to maintain?
Estimated routine maintenance runs about $850–900/year.
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