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
2015 Hyundai ix35 problems
A 2015 Hyundai ix35 is now 11 years old, so an average example has covered around 148,500 miles. The final model year of the generation · generally the most sorted build, so mileage, servicing and condition matter more than build-year faults. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2015 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
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Quick answer
The 2015 Hyundai ix35 is 11 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 148,500 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 2015 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~149k miles an average 2015 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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