Hyundai Tiburon problems
The Hyundai Tiburon (Korean: 현대 티뷰론) known in Europe as the Hyundai Coupé (현대 쿠페) is a sports coupe that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1996 to 2008.
The name "Tiburon", a slight variation of "tiburón", the Spanish word for "shark", is the name given to the North American, Australian, New Zealand, South African, and Austrian production of the vehicle. It was known as the Hyundai Coupe in some European markets and Indonesia. It had been branded as the Turbulence (터뷸런스) and Tuscani (투스카니) in the home South Korean market.
The model had been released in two generations (RC) over its lifespan and in that time these generations have been subject to periodic facelifts. These facelifts have attempted to keep the car up to date with various safety improvements and a mixture of changes to exterior and interior styling. The RD Tiburon was in production for 5 years from 1996 to 2001. The GK Tiburon was introduced in 2002 (as a 2003 model) and ended production in 2008 before being replaced by the Hyundai Veloster.
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Common Hyundai Tiburon problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Hyundai Tiburon, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Clutch Problems:
- The clutch slipping issue in the 2004 Tiburon has been a significant concern, with 7 complaints reported.
- In the 2006 Tiburon, 4 complaints were related to the clutch going out.
- Owners of the 2008 Tiburon reported 4 complaints about the clutch being worn out.
- Signal Light Issue:
- In the 2003 Tiburon, 2 complaints were related to the signal light not blinking.
- Body Problems:
- The Tiburon has had 7 complaints related to body issues reported by owners.
- Transmission Concerns:
- 7 complaints were reported regarding transmission problems in the Tiburon.
- Electrical Issues:
- Owners have reported 6 complaints related to electrical problems in the Tiburon.
- Window Troubles:
- 4 complaints were specifically about window issues in the Tiburon.
These common problems reported by owners of the Hyundai Tiburon highlight various areas of concern that potential buyers or current owners should be aware of. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to these issues can help mitigate potential problems and ensure the longevity of the vehicle.
Is the Hyundai Tiburon a reliable car?
The Tiburon uses many of the same parts as other Hyundai models, and the servicing is the same, so there's no extra cost because it is a sports model. There are no major issues to worry about; the Tiburon was a pretty reliable car. The most important thing in a car that is this old is the condition.
What year to avoid Hyundai Tiburon?
Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2001–2008).
- 2nd Generation Tiburon. Years 2001–2008 Reliability 31st out of 50 PainRank™ 4.99 Complaints 63.
- 1st Generation Tiburon. Years 1997–2000 Reliability 2nd out of 50 PainRank™ 0.21 Complaints 5.
How many miles do Hyundai Tiburons last?
If you change your oil every 3000 miles, and perform the timing belt services as well as all the required maintenence, you should expect over 150000 miles. It all comes down to how the car is treated and cared for. I own a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2.7l and I need both exhaust ...
Is Hyundai Tiburon expensive to maintain?
The annual maintenance cost of a Hyundai Tiburon is $454.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Hyundai Tiburon years
We have researched Hyundai problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Hyundai Tiburon cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Hyundai Tiburon model years:
- Hyundai Tiburon 2003
- Hyundai Tiburon 2004
- Hyundai Tiburon 2006
- Hyundai Tiburon 2000
- Hyundai Tiburon 1997
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Hyundai Tiburon model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Hyundai Tiburon years
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Hyundai Tiburon car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Hyundai Tiburon , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seat belts problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Hyundai Tiburon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Tiburon model years
A total of 99 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Tiburon model years
There were a total of 9 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Tiburon model years
There were a total of 69 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Tiburon model years
There were a total of 3 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 790 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Hyundai Tiburon . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Hyundai Tiburon vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Hyundai Tiburon 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-17
- Date Complaint: 2024-05-17
- VIN: KMHHM66D77U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: While driving over speed bump, rear subframe broke due to rust and corrosion causing unstable steering and control.
Hyundai Tiburon 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-12
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHHN66F27U
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: This vehicle was in a hit-and-run accident on the highway. It hit the wall going 65mph and the airbags did not deploy causing me to have a spinal injury, bruised ribs, a cracked sternum, a concussion, and a fractured metatarsal. after the first collision, the car rolled back and hit the wall a second time which the airbags still did not deploy. It is totaled and in the hands of State Farm.
Hyundai Tiburon 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-14
- Date Complaint: 2022-08-29
- VIN: KMHHN65F33U
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, gasoline started spilling from the filler neck. The contact stated that the vehicle was refueling very slowly. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V369000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 04V178000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the interior door handles had detached from the vehicle The ABS warning light was also illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer who replaced the fuel tank; however, the other repairs were not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Hyundai Tiburon 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-10
- Date Complaint: 2022-07-12
- VIN: Kmhhn65f96u
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My clutch is slipping already. Ive owned the car for six months and the previous owner repaced the cluch, and he o ly owned the car for 10 months. My previous standard transmission car went through 1 clutvh in the 15 years i owned it. Something must be defective. I do not know what the situation will be when it goes out all the way , i just really hope it does not hurt anyone. Becaus e of circumstancesthe damage to me and my life is quite great. And god please dont let it physically hurt me on top of the fact i vary well may go to prison for something i absolutlly did not do.i worked out of state and without my car i will not make it to court. Since i lost my job because of this incident i did not do, i cannot fix the car before it goes all the way out. Once again please god let no one get huet by my car, please please please
Hyundai Tiburon 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-12
- Date Complaint: 2021-07-29
- VIN: kmhhm66d78u
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the hydraulic clutch was depressed and ceased in the depressed position. The contact was able to switch lanes and pulled the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure persisted. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a complete clutch failure. The mechanic was able to repair the clutch except for the linkage. The failure persisted after the repair. After the clutch repair was performed, the steering and the brakes became inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Hyundai Tiburon 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-21
- Date Complaint: 2021-02-23
- VIN: KMHHN65F46U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH, THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT-OFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY CHANGED BY INCREASING AND DECREASING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE FOG LIGHTS WERE TURNED-OFF, THE ISSUE WENT AWAY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHENEVER THE HI-BEAM HEADLAMPS WERE ACTIVATED, THERE WAS STATIC IN THE RADIO. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR A DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Hyundai Tiburon 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-25
- Date Complaint: 2020-11-21
- VIN: KMHHN66F68U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP ITS ALSO HAD AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON
Hyundai Tiburon 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-27
- Date Complaint: 2020-09-29
- VIN: KMHJG25F61U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE LEVEL INCREASED. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2010 UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HOWEVER, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED JENKINS HYUNDAI OF OCALA (1602 SW COLLEGE ROAD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 815-2533) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DECLINED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Hyundai Tiburon 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-13
- Date Complaint: 2020-07-10
- VIN: KMHHM66D77U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CLUTCH WENT OUT, I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, AND THE CLUTCH WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR THEN JUST WENT OUT. THIS IS NOT DUE TO DRIVER . I WAS DRIVING LUCKILY AT 30MPH WHEN IT WAS LIKE IT HAD NO GEAR SHIFT AT ALL HAD TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE AND HAVE IT TOWED.
Hyundai Tiburon 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-22
- Date Complaint: 2020-03-19
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHHN65F23U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GOING TO TURN THE BATTERY OFF UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO THE DRIVER HAZARD LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING, THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE FIRE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED WINNER HYUNDAI (591 S DUPONT HWY, DOVER, DE 19901) WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,641.
Hyundai Tiburon 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-18
- Date Complaint: 2020-03-18
- VIN: KMHHM65D65U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED IN 3 PLACES
Hyundai Tiburon 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-15
- Date Complaint: 2020-03-15
- VIN: KMHHM66D18U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND NO ONE CAN FIX THE ISSUE BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS YEAR HAVE A RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
Hyundai Tiburon 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-20
- Date Complaint: 2020-03-03
- VIN: KMHJG25F7YU
- Components: SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT,ENGINE
- Summary: 2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEAT BELT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS
Hyundai Tiburon 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-16
- Date Complaint: 2019-12-08
- VIN: KMHHN65F13U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VAPOR PURGE CANISTER MALFUNCTION FRONT END FAILURE BAD GASKETS
Hyundai Tiburon 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-09
- Date Complaint: 2019-10-30
- VIN: KMHJG25F4YU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. THE EXACT ORIGIN OF THE NOISE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Latest 5 recalls Hyundai Tiburon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 27 recalls for different components of the Hyundai Tiburon.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Hyundai Tiburon 2007
- Report Received Date: 2013-04-01
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
- Model: Hyundai Tiburon 2006
- Report Received Date: 2013-04-01
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
- Model: Hyundai Tiburon 2008
- Report Received Date: 2013-04-01
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
- Model: Hyundai Tiburon 2003
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-16
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT USED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS MAY RESULT IN INTERNAL CORROSION AND THINNING OF THE STEEL IN THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM'S UPPER AND LOWER PANELS BECOME PERFORATED. A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY FRACTURE BETWEEN ITS BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND THE FORWARD AND REARWARD PIVOT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS.
- Consequence: THE FRACTURING OF THE CONTROL ARM COULD AN OWNER'S CONTROL OVER THEIR VEHICLE THAT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS INCORPORATING ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND WILL TREAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIALS TO ARREST THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROCESS. THESE PROCEDURES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
- Model: Hyundai Tiburon 2005
- Report Received Date: 2005-04-28
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.
- Consequence: IF THE INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY WAS TO BREAK AS A RESULT OF THE INTERNAL CRACK, THE TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT LONGER BE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WOULD PREVENT STEERING CONTROL OF THAT FRONT WHEEL BY THE SEPARATED TIE ROD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE BEGINNING ON APRIL 8, 2005, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES. HYUNDAI WILL ARRANGE TO PICK UP AND RETURN THEIR VEHICLES AFTER REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Latest negative Hyundai Tiburon car reviews
Latest positive Hyundai Tiburon car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2006
"Yeah right.. a HYUNDAI.." or at least that's what I thought when I was ready to buy a new car. My Ford died at 84,000 miles so I traded it in for $4,000 looking at the Civic Si, Eclipse, WRX, tC, RSX, and a few others. Loved my stepsister's 06 Sonata so decided to give Hyundai a try. I never thought I'd own a Korean car, but this one is perfect. My car had to have auto climate, V6 (or similar) refinement, leather, moon roof, and premium sound. That pretty much knocked everything out but the Tiburon, Eclipse, and RSX. Minor complaints, but no regrets. This was the best car by far. Firm but not harsh, comfortable but not boring, feels like our 06 C280 in terms of driving feel. Love it.
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Vehicle year: 2007
This is my second Tib--previously owned a 2003 GT. I'm happy to say that I haven't had any problems with it. It's a really fun car to drive and I got it at a great price.
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Vehicle year: 2004
I bought my Tiburon GT brand new in 2004. Unfortunately, on the second day of purchase, the driver's window motor gave out. Thankfully, the warranty covered the cost. I also experienced a fuel return hose rupture, which caused fuel to spray everywhere due to the use of cheap hoses by Hyundai. Fortunately, nothing caught on fire, but I have read that this is a common issue. It's worth noting that the engine is very sensitive to modifications and can cause bad MAF and O2 readings. Although I loved the car because it was my first new car ever, I had way too many problems with it. I sold it at 55k miles due to electrical and engine problems. It's important to use OEM oil filters, or the internal HLA's will click. The 2.7L V6 is considered to be Hyundai's worst engine. However, their new engines are much better since they are not Mitsubishi-built.
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Vehicle year: 2007
I purchased my car with 5000 miles on it and drove it for 38,000 miles. Unfortunately, I had to sell it because it was not practical for my growing family. The back seat was too small to fit a baby seat comfortably. Although I was hoping for a peppy sports car, I was a bit disappointed. However, it was still an upgrade from my previous Saturn. The car was reliable, handled well, had a nice ride, and was comfortable. The only downside was that it only got around 23mpg on the highway, which made it less cost-effective.
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Vehicle year: 2005
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my 05 Hyundai Tiburon GT Ultimate Sports Package with sunroof and Infinity Sound system. When I first bought it, it had 13,000 miles on it, and now it has 40,000. I absolutely love the pick-up and the mild roar through the muffler. The looks are stunning, and everyone who sees my car for the first time loves it! The comfort for the driver and passenger is good, but unfortunately, there isn't enough space for big and tall people in the back. I'd call it a two-seater. The trunk space is ample, and it's even better if the back seats are put down. The suspension is a bit stiff, so you'll feel all the potholes, but it's still a great ride. The only problem I've had so far is the car pulling towards the right because of alignment issues. Also, when I jumped my car battery last winter, the sound system got damaged. Overall, I'm really happy with my car and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish and fun ride!
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Zackary Hermiston 2025-05-06
Vehicle year: 2003
My spouse and I purchased a 6-cylinder, 5-speed Tibby and we absolutely adore it! It has ample power for city driving. Let's be honest, where do regular folks get to use 250 or 300 horsepower anyway? The 170ish horsepower that comes out of the box is practical yet still enjoyable. I would recommend going with the 17-inch wheels as they look cooler and help to stiffen the ride a bit. Otherwise, the car has great standard features and the exterior design is better than the RSX and not as quirky as the Celica. For the price, I believe the Tib fills a gap between dull status symbols (RSX), overpriced and underpowered cliches (Eclipse), and overdone impractical cars (Celica).
Jeff Gerhold 2025-04-23
Vehicle year: 2005
I've been the proud owner of this moonlit blue Tiburon for 10 months now and I'm happy to report that I haven't encountered any major issues with the vehicle. The 360 watt Infinity CD stereo system is fantastic and really adds to the overall driving experience. While I'm considering upgrading to a Mitsubishi Eclipse, I'm still on the fence as the Tiburon has a bit more leg room, which is important to me as a 6' tall driver. I'll definitely have to test drive the Eclipse and see how it feels. The pleather interior of the Tiburon is stylish and comfortable, but for the price, there may be better options out there. Overall, the Tiburon has been a reliable car with decent 160lbs of torque, but the 260lbs of the Eclipse is certainly tempting.
Geoffrey Schaden 2025-04-20
Vehicle year: 2006
This car can be a lot of fun to drive, but it may not be the best choice if you're on a tight budget. I purchased one with 99k miles and have since put 25k more on it. During that time, I've had to replace all the tires twice, the clutch twice, the shifter cable twice, and even the transmission and flywheel. It's worth noting that Tiburons made after 2003 may not be the most reliable. Additionally, any transmission repairs (such as the clutch, shifter cable, or flywheel) can be more expensive than with other cars due to the extra work required to access the transmission in a Tiburon.
Giles Sporer 2025-04-06
Vehicle year: 2003
I purchased the car new and have only driven 28,000 miles in the past 6 years. Unfortunately, during this time, I have experienced some issues with the car such as a broken moon roof, inoperative driver window, and broken plastic door handles. Additionally, the paint has faded in several areas both inside and out. Recently, I have been having trouble filling up the gas tank due to issues with the charcoal canister, close valve, and filter canister. The cost of replacing these parts is around $600.00, but the dealership was unsure of the exact price. Despite contacting the home office, I was unable to find a solution to these issues. While I have enjoyed my time with this car, I have decided that this will be the last Hyundai I purchase as I am looking for a more reliable option.
Skylar Connelly 2025-03-23
Vehicle year: 1999
I've been the proud owner of this car for a few months now. After some expensive 60,000 mile repairs, the car seemed to run perfectly. I must say, the design is quite impressive for a Hyundai, and out of all the cars in that price range, this one has been rather enjoyable. I have noticed a few issues with the transmission, as it felt like the car was shifted into park while I was driving. But other than that, it's been a dream. As a taller guy, standing at 6'4, I fit in this car very comfortably, as long as no one is in the back. Overall, I'm quite pleased with my purchase.