Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Crdi 2007

🚨 What to check before buying

Overall risk score: 10/10

Serious risks

• Turbocharger failure: Turbocharger failure
• Injector seal leaks: Injector seal leaks
• EGR valve clogging: EGR valve clogging
• DMF failure: DMF failure
• Turbo oil feed line coking: Oil feed line can coke with extended intervals, starving turbo.
• Injector leak-back: Injectors can develop leak-back at high mileage.

Additional notes

• Vehicle is 15+ years old. Age-related issues: rubber seals/hoses degrade, electrical connectors corrode, suspension bushings wear. Not specific to any engine, but expect €500-1,500/year in age-related maintenance beyond normal service items.
• Older Hyundai/Kia 2.0 CRDi with 120k+ km: turbocharger failure and injector leaks are the main risks. EGR valve clogging is near-certain. Budget €1,000-2,000 for turbo, €400-800 for injector seals.
• Any car with 200k+ km requires extra scrutiny. At this mileage: suspension components are worn (bushings, ball joints, shocks), seals and gaskets are hardened, electrical connectors corrode, and major components approach end-of-life. For luxury cars (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) the cost of 200k+ km maintenance can exceed the car's value. Always get a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) and budget 15-25% of purchase price for immediate maintenance.
• Diesel car from before 2018 with very low mileage suggests city-only use — DPF is likely clogged or has been removed (illegal). Check DPF status and EGR condition.