EngineMedium
1.7 and 2.0 CRDi diesel EGR and DPF blockage
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Look for warning lights and lumpy idle; ask about short trips
2012 Hyundai ix35 problems
A 2012 Hyundai ix35 is now 14 years old, so an average example has covered around 189,000 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2012 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2012 Hyundai ix35 is 14 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 189,000 miles. At that mileage 4 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
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Build the inspection planFaults a 2012 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~189k miles an average 2012 car has covered.
TransmissionMedium
Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear on manual diesels
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for idle rattle and feel for clutch slip uphill
DrivetrainMedium
Four-wheel-drive coupling and rear differential noise
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for whine or clunks on full lock at low speed
BrakesLow
Rear brake calipers sticking
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for one hot wheel after the test drive
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
SuspensionHigh
Rear suspension arm and subframe corrosion
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Look under the rear for flaking rust
ElectricalLow
Heater blower resistor and central locking faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test every fan speed and all door locks
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Build my inspection planHyundai ix35 · frequently asked questions
Is the ix35 a good used buy?
Yes for the money, if it has a service history and the rear subframe is solid.
Petrol or diesel?
Petrol suits short trips; diesel suits long journeys and towing.
Was it replaced?
The Tucson replaced it in 2015.
Is four-wheel drive needed?
Most buyers do not need it and the front-drive cars have fewer parts to fail.
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