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2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Hyundai ix35 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£450–£1,800
Top three risks, from
£1,400
Worst case, everything
£7,500

The single priciest documented job on the 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 is driveline / differential repair at £450–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,980–£7,500 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

DrivetrainMedium

Four-wheel-drive coupling and rear differential noise

Driveline / differential repair£450–£1,800

Inspect · Listen for whine or clunks on full lock at low speed

EngineMedium

1.7 and 2.0 CRDi diesel EGR and DPF blockage

DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600

Inspect · Look for warning lights and lumpy idle; ask about short trips

TransmissionMedium

Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear on manual diesels

Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600

Inspect · Listen for idle rattle and feel for clutch slip uphill

SuspensionHigh

Rear suspension arm and subframe corrosion

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Look under the rear for flaking rust

BrakesLow

Rear brake calipers sticking

Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800

Inspect · Check for one hot wheel after the test drive

ElectricalLow

Heater blower resistor and central locking faults

Door / window mechanism£130–£600

Inspect · Test every fan speed and all door locks

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

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