Should I buy a 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 1.7 Diesel Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 1.7 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

ABS module internal short and fire risk

ABS or brake warning lights, odd ABS behaviour, or in some cases no obvious warning before a recall check shows it is affected.

How to check

Run a Hyundai UK recall/VIN check immediately.

Estimated Repair Cost

£300

2Moderate Likelihood

EGR valve sticking and part-load judder

Juddering around 1,500-2,000rpm at a steady speed, patchy throttle response, occasional loss of power and sometimes an engine warning light.

How to check

Hold a steady 30-40mph in a higher gear and keep the throttle very light.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

3High Likelihood

Front suspension bush and ball-joint wear

Clonks over small bumps, a loose or wandering feel, and sometimes uneven front tyre wear.

How to check

Drive slowly over patched roads or speed humps and then hold a straight line on a flat road.

Estimated Repair Cost

£600

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 8.6% (921 failed / 10,666 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.5% (10,703 failed / 73,808 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 19.1% (18,159 failed / 95,223 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 23.7% (20,878 failed / 87,918 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 27.4% (17,334 failed / 63,376 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 30.0% (10,485 failed / 34,927 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 31.5% (4,789 failed / 15,221 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 32.1% (1,749 failed / 5,449 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 32.1% (561 failed / 1,749 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 34.1% (208 failed / 610 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 1.7 Diesel Manual

Hyundai ix35 buying questions

Is a 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2010–2015 Hyundai ix35 1.7 Diesel Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Hyundai ix35 (2010–2015)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Hyundai ix35?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

Or enter the vehicle manually