Which Hyundai Tucson years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2025 as Tucson years to avoid, based on complaint index scores of 93, 80, 87, and 100 respectively, the highest in the model's 2010-2025 range.

Which GMC Acadia years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019 as Acadia years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 93, 100, 87, and 80, the highest across the 2010-2025 range.

Does the Tucson or Acadia have more complaints and recalls?

The Tucson has more total complaints (5,761 vs 3,937) and a higher per-year rate (360 vs 246), but the Acadia has more recall campaigns (31 vs 26). These totals are not normalized for sales volume.

Which gets better fuel economy, the Tucson or Acadia?

The Tucson averages 25.2 MPG combined across its years compared to 20.7 MPG combined for the Acadia.

What are the top problem areas for each model?

For the Tucson, Engine complaints lead at 45% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 20%. For the Acadia, Electrical System leads at 24%, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 21%.

Hyundai Tucson vs GMC Acadia: Which Years to Avoid

Hyundai Tucson years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2022 and 2025; GMC Acadia years to avoid are 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Tucson logs 5,761 total complaints (360/year) and 26 recalls versus Acadia's 3,937 complaints (246/year) and 31 recalls. Tucson averages 25.2 MPG combined; Acadia averages 20.7 MPG.

Head to head

Hyundai Tucson

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 5,761
Per model year: 360
Recall campaigns: 26
Years to avoid: 2016, 2017, 2022, 2025
Best years: 2010, 2011, 2014, 2021
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 25.2
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.7 ★

GMC Acadia

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 3,937
Per model year: 246
Recall campaigns: 31
Years to avoid: 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
Best years: 2013, 2020, 2022, 2023
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 20.7
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Tucson				Acadia
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Best	59	4	24.5	Caution	342	4	19
2011	Best	124	5	23.5	Caution	269	5	19
2012	Good	255	3	23	Caution	296	5	19
2013	Good	266	3	23	Best	135	3	18.5
2014	Best	201	2	22.5	Avoid	462	6	18.5
2015	Good	227	1	23	Good	243	4	19
2016	Avoid	1,619	5	27	Good	236	4	17.5
2017	Avoid	1,086	3	27	Avoid	703	4	20.5
2018	Caution	396	1	24.5	Avoid	395	2	22
2019	Caution	379	1	24	Avoid	386	2	21.5
2020	Good	177	1	24	Best	104	6	23
2021	Best	79	1	24	Good	149	2	23
2022	Avoid	381	3	29	Best	49	3	23
2023	Caution	133	2	28	Best	43	4	23
2024	Caution	96	4	28	Good	60	0	22
2025	Avoid	283	6	28	Caution	65	0	22

Complaint Index by year

Hyundai Tucson

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

GMC Acadia

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which Hyundai Tucson years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2016, 2017, 2022, and 2025 as Tucson years to avoid, based on complaint index scores of 93, 80, 87, and 100 respectively, the highest in the model's 2010-2025 range.
Which GMC Acadia years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019 as Acadia years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 93, 100, 87, and 80, the highest across the 2010-2025 range.
Does the Tucson or Acadia have more complaints and recalls?: The Tucson has more total complaints (5,761 vs 3,937) and a higher per-year rate (360 vs 246), but the Acadia has more recall campaigns (31 vs 26). These totals are not normalized for sales volume.
Which gets better fuel economy, the Tucson or Acadia?: The Tucson averages 25.2 MPG combined across its years compared to 20.7 MPG combined for the Acadia.
What are the top problem areas for each model?: For the Tucson, Engine complaints lead at 45% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 20%. For the Acadia, Electrical System leads at 24%, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 21%.