2006 Hyundai Tucson

2006 Hyundai Tucson questions and answers

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Q: How to reset the "check engine"light for an 2006 Hyundai Tucson?
48,000 kms

A: disconnect the battery for a few minutes. Or you could buy a code reader for about $40

Q: Where can i find a cat back exhaust system for a 2006 hyundai tucson?


A: Have you looked on E-Bay?

Q: Can anyone help me to find the location of the fuel filter for a 2006 Hyundai Tucson?


A: Phillip and dogdas are correct - as for the other 2 i'm not sure where they are getting their info from!!!! The fuel filter HAS to be replaced as per service schedule stated in your manual. In Australia its every 60,000.

Q: how to change the cabin air filter in a 2006 hyundai tucson?


A: find where it is located and replace it...??

Q: 2006 Hyundai Tucson has hot fresh air, is this normal?
When using fresh air only, no auto temp, I get hot air coming thru the vents. Service says this is normal and the fresh air comes from thru the engine bay and to turn on the recirculation (non-fresh air) I have owned many cars and I never had this problem. I must add that the outside temp is cold, about 50 degrees

A: sure its normal, service says it is then yea

Q: wher can i find an interior trim kit /brushed aluminum for a 2006 hyundai tucson?


A: usually it takes about 3 months to a year to create a kit like that for a car after it first comes out. so anytime now. try googleling it. some places carry a kit for nearly any car. just keep your eyes peeled

Q: Why is the hyundai tucson(2006) cost more than its brother, the kia sporatge(2006)?
The hyundai is at least 1(one)grand more than its bro.

A: Because Kia isn't that great of a vehicle...its is kinda cheap. You can get a brand new kia rio for 12 g's.....that is sayin somethin!

Q: I have Hyundai Tucson and the brake switch keeps going bad...?
Which causes the ESP system to turn off (which is the system that kicks the 4 wheel drive in while you are skidding) The dealership just changed it in Aug of 2006. Now only a little over a year later it's bad again. Or at least that's what they are telling me. Are they lying to me? What would cause this?

A: There might be something else wrong with the vehicle causing this part to fail, making a symptom of the problem and not the problem itself. Or it's a weak part, the Tucson is a fairly new vehicle and may have some untried systems that aren't holding up in real-world experiences. Or it could be a coincidence. It could be that it wasn't repaired properly the first time. Or a defective replacement part. It could be almost anything...

Q: 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid - is there enough legroom & headroom for a 6' 4" tall person?
And please provide comments about the overall "roominess" of the vehicle. FYI, I currently drive a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, which I feel is roomy enough for tall people. I have also ridden in a Prius, which is definitely NOT good for tall people.

A: Where is your height? are you mostly legs, or are you mostly torso? And which model of Toyota Prius did you try? I've known 6'0" people who didn't buy a Toyota Prius as they felt their legs/knees get scrunched up under the steering wheel. Meanwhile, a friend of mine who's 6'10" bought a Prius because it was the only car he could find that he could fit in as a driver and not have to slouch. The 2004-current NHW20 Prius definitely has more rear legroom then the older 2002-2003 NHW11 Prius. Even though both models have the same rear headroom spec, most tall passengers find the older NHW11 Prius to have superior headroom to that of the current NHW20 design, because of the oddly sloping roofline. (I've had guys over 6' tall as passengers in my Prius, and they were surprised that they didn't have to take their hats off. Same goes for my mother giving rides in her Prius to various Navy servicemen/women - they can stay in uniform/not need to take their hats off in the car. ) So, I would have to say that you cannot go by the manufacturer's specifications, or even by anecdotal claims, but that you'll have to go to a dealership and try out the Saturn Vue Green Line for yourself to see how it fits.

Q: Hyundai Santa Fe/Tucson, Honda CR-V, or Ford Escape Hybrid?
We are trying to figure out what to get for my husband's next car. He currently has a 1997 Honda CR-V, and was thinking of getting another CR-V, but doesn't like the way the new CR-V looks (a bit like a Pontiac Vibe). He is thinking of possibly getting an older model CR-V (2001-2006) which still had the older body shape. The other options that we are considering are the Hyundai Santa Fe or Tucson (supposedly Hyundai is making good cars nowadays, and we like the 10 yr/100,000 mile warranty on their cars) or the Ford Escape Hybrid. As far as the Escape - what kind of mileage are you getting on it (I am trying to see if it's worth the extra cost). Could you tell me about your experiences with any of the above cars? Thanks.

A: I've been doing a lot of research on this lately because my lease is going to be up soon so I'm also in the market. I agree with you about the new CRV, it looks a little too "bubbly". Hyundai is making better cars and the Santa Fe is pretty nice but no hybrid or flex-fuel option. The new Escapes are nice. The regular one gets 29mpg(hwy) the hybrid 34mpg and costs almost 10G more. Not worth it. I'm hearing that gas prices are going to keep rising so I'm looking at a lot of the Flex-Fuel or FFV's. They run on ethanol or gas, and E85 is getting more popular so the price, which is now about $2.50 a gal should go down. Also, it's good for the enviorment. You can do a search of Flex-fuel cars and there's a whole list of them. Good luck

Q: Hyundai SUV'S-Why do Tucson and Santa Fe have similar pricing? Why do they compete on pricing with each other.
The listed price of the Santa Fe is higher than the Tucson, but actual selling price is close to the same. Why would one company (Hyundai) produce similar type vehicles that compete in pricing and style. This is for 2006 model year!

A: The Tucson is built on the Elantra platform and the Sante Fe is built on the Sonata platform. the smaller suv is more popular hence the higher price or, to look at it the other way, the Sante Fe is not as popular so more discounts are available.

Q: Gas Prices in the USA?
Do you think that at some point gas prices will either stop rising, or start to go down? If yes, when? How much could the price go down? And if you don't think the price will stop rising, to what can the price of gas possibly rise to? Finally, tell me what you pay for gas, where you live, and if you drive, what kind of vehicle? I live in northeast PA, I drive a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, and current gas prices here range from $3.99 to $4.09 per gallon. I recently vacationed in Virginia Beach, where gas varied from $3.91 to $4.29 per gallon. I'm giving serious consideration to selling my SUV and buying a small, fuel efficient car. I love my SUV, but if gas prices don't start to come down, I'm going to HAVE TO sell it because I can't afford it now. Thank you to all who reply with informative, educated answers. As far as my first responder, the Prius starts at $21,000 for a 2008, which is over my price range at this time. I've thinking that IF I do sell my Tucson, I'll buy a 2008 Hyundai Accent 2 door coupe. Their starting price is around $12,500, which is more within my range. Still, this talk of cars isn't answering my questions......

A: I'm sure that gas prices will continue to go up. I suppose they can go up until they catch up with prices that most of the rest of the world is paying... up to $8 a gallon or more. I currently pay about $4.37. I drive a '95 Accord.

Q: Can someone who is very knowledgable of cars, or a mechanic please help me?!?
I am going to trade my car in, if not today then tomorrow. The ONLY cars I am interested in is a Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Honda Element or Scion xB. Can you please tell me which of these would be better OVERALL? I have 2 car seats and a stroller that need to fit, and I want decent gas mileage. Please tell me if any of these are not reliable/always have problems/expensive to repair etc. I am getting a 2005-2006 not getting brand new. Thank you!

A: Agree with the others that your last choice should be the Hyundai models. However just as important is the mileage and past history of what you are buying since they are used cars. 1. Buy from a reputable dealer. Check with BBB and Consumer Affairs to make sure there are no problems with the dealer. 2. Get the car inspected by a professional not associated with the dealership. Get an extended warranty that covers the entire car for as long as possible. 3. Get a CarFax report on the car. 4. Bring your car seats and stroller and fit them into the car before you buy. Both the Honda Element and the Scion Xb are front wheel drive econo boxes, so mileage will be good on both. If the dealer makes promises, get them in writing and if he promises to fix things on the car get what is called a "due" bill. That way they cannot conveniently forget their promises. Good Luck.