Hyundai Trajet Service Costs & Schedule (2026)

Hyundai Trajet service: key facts

Oil service every 10,000 miles or 1 year
Basic service costs £80–£200 depending on garage
Timing belt: £350–£500 — don't skip this one
1 generation from 2000 to 2008
7 tracked service items across routine, major, and periodic schedules

Routine service items

These are the items covered in a standard service. Most garages include oil, oil filter and a basic inspection. The rest are typically checked or replaced on a schedule.

Service item	Interval	Typical cost
Engine oil and filter Manufacturer specifies 10,000 miles or 12 months. Use 5W-30 synthetic oil for both petrol and diesel variants. Change filter at every oil change. Critical for diesel CRDi engine longevity. FO	10,000 miles or 1 year	£80–£120 Dealer: £140–£200
Air filter Replace every 20,000 miles or 2 years. Check more frequently in dusty conditions. Clogged filter reduces performance and fuel economy on both petrol and diesel engines. FO	20,000 miles or 2 years	£25–£40 Dealer: £40–£70
Fuel filter Diesel variants only - replace every 20,000 miles. Water trap should be drained every 10,000 miles. Contaminated filter causes poor running and fuel system damage on CRDi engines. FO	20,000 miles	£40–£80 Dealer: £70–£120

Major service items

These are the big-ticket items. Miss them and you risk engine or gearbox damage. The costs are higher but the consequences of skipping are much worse.

Service item	Interval	Typical cost
Timing belt Critical 60,000 mile or 5 year replacement on interference engines. Replace water pump, tensioner and idler pulleys at same time. Belt failure destroys pistons and valves requiring engine rebuild. FO	60,000 miles or 5 years	£350–£500 Dealer: £500–£750

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Periodic maintenance

Items that don't need doing at every service but should be on your radar at the right mileage or age.

Service item	Interval	Typical cost
Coolant flush Replace coolant every 40,000 miles or 4 years. Use OAT (Organic Acid Technology) coolant as specified. Flush entire system including heater matrix. Prevents corrosion of aluminium components. FO	40,000 miles or 4 years	£80–£120 Dealer: £120–£180
Brake fluid Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage. Brake fluid absorbs moisture causing internal corrosion and reduced boiling point. Use DOT 4 specification fluid only. FO	2 years	£60–£90 Dealer: £90–£140
Spark plugs Petrol variants only - replace every 20,000 miles or 2 years. Use specified heat range. Worn plugs cause misfiring and catalytic converter damage. FO	20,000 miles or 2 years	£60–£100 Dealer: £100–£160

Known issues to watch for

The most common problems reported on the Hyundai Trajet, ranked by severity.

dangerous

Subframe mounting point corrosion (FO)

The load-bearing structure around subframe, spring and suspension mounting points suffers severe corrosion on the Trajet, particularly affecting the rear subframe where the multi-link rear suspension attaches.

dangerous

Brake pipe corrosion (FO)

Brake pipes on the Trajet suffer from premature corrosion, with MOT failure rates 3.7 times higher than the fleet average.

major

CV joint boot deterioration (FO)

The constant velocity joint protective boots on driveshafts deteriorate prematurely on the Trajet, with the outer joints particularly affected.

major

Suspension component corrosion (FO)

Suspension components including control arms, links and brackets suffer excessive corrosion on the Trajet, particularly the multi-link rear suspension assembly.

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Hyundai Trajet service FAQs

How often does a Hyundai Trajet need servicing?

A Hyundai Trajet needs servicing every 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Manufacturer specifies 10,000 miles or 12 months.

What does a Hyundai Trajet service cost?

A basic service at an independent garage costs £80–£120. Main dealer servicing runs £140–£200. Major items like timing belts or gearbox services cost significantly more. Independent garages are typically 30 to 50% cheaper for the same work.

Is a Hyundai Trajet expensive to maintain?

Routine servicing starts from £80 at an independent garage, which is about average for this class of car. The bigger costs come from periodic items like timing belts, brake fluid changes, and transmission servicing. Keeping on top of the schedule avoids expensive failures.

How do I check a Hyundai Trajet's service history?

You can check any Hyundai Trajet's official dealer service records online using just the registration number. The check retrieves every logged dealer visit, including dates, mileage, and work done, so you can see whether the schedule has been followed or if there are gaps. It costs £6.99 and you get a full refund if no records are found.

Hyundai Trajet Service Costs & Schedule