Hyundai H-1 A1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
116–175 PS
2.5L CRDi Diesel
Gets the job done, period
Decent116–175 PS
2.5L CRDi Diesel
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Hyundai H-1 A1 is available with 3 engine variants — from 99 to 175 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Hyundai 2.5L CRDi (Diesel, 140 PS) has the D4CB (2.5L CRDi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Hyundai 2.5L TD (Diesel, 99–110 PS) comes with 2 different engines: D4BH (1997–2007, Be Careful) und D4BH (1998–2007, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.5L TD!
The Hyundai 2.4L (Sirius II) (Benziner, 135 PS) has the G4JP (2.4L (Sirius II)) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Tailgate severely rusted Tailgate on the first H-1 generation suffers from severe rust. Paint and primer detach at weld seams and folds; surface rust spreads underneath. Parts of the tailgate are often no longer economically repairable. Symptoms: Blistering and paint peeling on tailgate, visible rust-through at weld and fold edges from 100,000 km | Medium |
Alternatives
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Toyota Corolla Verso AR10
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Toyota Sienna XL20
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 21 weaknesses have been documented for the Hyundai H-1 A1 (1997–2007) — 18 engine-related and 3 vehicle-related. One problem engine: D4CB (2.5L CRDi). Typical issues affect Rust, Other, Gearbox.
H-1 (D4BH, 1997–2007) — Be Careful: Injector wear, Injection pump timing drift, Head gasket failure. Power: 110 PS.
H-1 (D4BH, 1998–2007) — Be Careful: Injector wear, Injection pump timing drift, Head gasket failure. Power: 99 PS.
H-1 (D4CB, 2001–2008) — Stay Away!: Injector leakage causing oil contamination, Turbocharger failure from oil contamination, Injector copper washers allow oil sump to coke up. Power: 140 PS.
H-1 (G4JP, 2003–2008) — Be Careful: Timing belt 2.4 Sirius — interference engine, Oil seal ageing leaks, Oil consumption piston rings 2.4 Sirius. Power: 135 PS.
What to watch out for with the Hyundai H-1? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee