2016 Hyundai Tucson Depreciation

A 10-year-old 2016 Hyundai Tucson has lost about 51.4% of its roughly $24,150 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $14,599, with most listings between $13,280 and $16,590. Listed examples average 81,748 miles.

Hyundai Tucson exterior
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2016 Hyundai Tucson Price by Mileage

What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.

50k–75k mi
$15,990· 14 listings
75k–100k mi
$14,595· 30 listings
100k–130k mi
$13,599· 11 listings

How Mileage Affects 2016 Hyundai Tucson Price

Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.

2016 Hyundai Tucson median price by mileage band
MileageMedian priceListings
50k–75k mi$15,99014
75k–100k mi$14,59530
100k–130k mi$13,59911

What's a Good Price for a 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

Great deal

Under $13,902

Typical

$13,902$15,990

Overpriced

Above $15,990

Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.

Price Spread

Range across 60 listings.

Low $12,465High $18,090

Half of all listings fall between $13,902 and $15,990, with a median of $14,599.

Ownership & Condition

Across 60 2016 Hyundai Tucson listings.

Accident-free

100%

One-owner

66.7%

Avg owners

1.3

Personal use

66.7%

2016 Hyundai Tucson Efficiency & Specs

EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.

Combined

25 MPG

City / Hwy

23 / 28

Fuel / year

$2,500

Fuel

Regular

Engine

1.6L 4-cyl

EPA class

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Depreciation by Trim

See how each 2016 Hyundai Tucson trim holds its value.

TrimFuelMSRPMedian ResaleDepreciationListings
SEGasoline$22,700$14,75049.8%28
EcoGasoline$24,150$14,59052.4%29

How the 2016 Hyundai Tucson Compares to Other Years

At 51.4% depreciation, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2017 has lost 54.4% (around $12,912). The older 2015 sits at 65.6% (around $7,940), so dropping back a year saves about $6,659. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.

Safety Ratings

NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson.

Overall
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover

View full NHTSA report

Known Issues & Complaints

1,607 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls reported.

POWER TRAIN

510 complaints

The vehicle severely shudders, jerks, and hesitates from a stop and while making a turn, during both acceleration and deceleration, making it entirely unsafe to drive. The vehicle has been completely un-driveable for the past 6 days. The ch

4 crashes3 fires

ENGINE

226 complaints

Oil consumption engine ticking hesitate to change gears poor acceleration.

9 fires1 injury

STRUCTURE

193 complaints

Within the last month, the passenger side front door will no longer open from the outside even if the door is unlocked. The driver must lean over to open the passenger door from the inside. Then approximately one week ago, the passenger rea

1 crash1 fire1 injury

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

191 complaints

The power window motor and regulator on the drivers side failed to roll up the window. It was raining and made it stessful driving home . The window was stuck down and the rain was soaking the inside of the car. Very distracting while drivi

2 crashes5 fires

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

158 complaints

Took vehicle to dealership and had it diagnosed for the electrical system faults cause all the dashboard warning lights came on. Shop said it could be bad vacuum pump.

1 crash5 fires2 injuries

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

148 complaints

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the rear doors on the driver’s and passenger’s sides were not opening as needed after several attempts of locking and unlocking the do

Top Issues

  • POWER TRAIN
  • ENGINE
  • STRUCTURE
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Buyer Red Flags

  • !Recall 16V628000 (POWER TRAIN): Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch
  • !Recall 16V842000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured N
  • !Recall 16V147000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hi
  • !Recall 16V348000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES): Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latc

2016 Hyundai Tucson Listings

Real 2016 Tucson listings on the market now.

Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2016 Hyundai Tucson worth?

A 2016 Hyundai Tucson is typically worth around $14,599, with most listings falling between $13,280 and $16,590. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 81,748 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.

How much has the 2016 Hyundai Tucson depreciated?

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has lost about 51.4% of its original $24,150 base MSRP — roughly $12,413 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.

How many miles does a used 2016 Tucson have?

Listed 2016 Tucsons average about 81,748 miles, with most between 57,624 and 102,812. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.

What is a good price for a 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

For a 2016 Hyundai Tucson, anything under $13,902 is a strong deal, $13,902 to $15,990 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $15,990 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.

Methodology

Figures for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson are computed from 60 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated June 2026.