SuspensionHigh
Rear suspension arm and subframe corrosion
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Look under the rear for flaking rust
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Is the 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 reliable?
Scored from 6 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
6.8/ 10
SolidOn our documented-fault scoring the Hyundai ix35 rates 6.8 out of 10 · solid. We hold 6 known faults for it and 1 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, transmission and drivetrain. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Buy, but check the known weak points
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 1
- Medium
- 3
- Low
- 2
Weak points cluster around engine, transmission, drivetrain, suspension.
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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
- Typical repair
- DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
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
- Typical repair
- Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600
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
- Typical repair
- Driveline / differential repair · £450–£1,800
ElectricalLow
Heater blower resistor and central locking faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test every fan speed and all door locks
- Typical repair
- Door / window mechanism · £130–£600
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