Should I buy a diesel Hyundai Tucson?

I was thinking of buying a 2023 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 diesel, but I have been warned from many people to avoid it as there are too many faults with them. Is this true and if so, can you suggest something like the Tucson that might be a better fit?

Michael Molloy

Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Michael,

You'll find someone somewhere that has had an issue with nearly every car on sale, but the Hyundai Tucson in general has been very reliable and we'd not hesitate in recommending it. The Kia Sportage is based on the same mechanicals, and it has the same strong reputation. If you're not set on diesel, you could consider the dependable Toyota RAV4 instead, or the Nissan Qashqai e-Power for that matter.

Come back to us with your budget and annual mileage if you want us to help you narrow your search.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor