2003 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 2003 Hyundai Tiburon problems
The Hyundai Tiburon, produced between 1996 and 2008, is known for its reliability, with few major issues to worry about, especially considering its age. However, as with any car, certain common problems can arise, particularly in older models or those with high mileage.
- Timing Belt Failure: One of the most common issues with the Hyundai Tiburon is the timing belt, which is prone to snapping . This can cause significant damage to the engine, as it is an interference engine. To avoid this problem, it is recommended to replace the timing belt every 100,000 kilometers or 60,000 miles .
- Sensor Failure: Over time, various sensors in the Tiburon, such as the O2 sensors, throttle position sensor, oil pressure sensor, and MAF sensor, may fail and need replacement .
- Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter: The fuel pump and fuel filter, located underneath the rear seats, may require replacement, especially in high-mileage vehicles . Although these components are often said to last the life of the car, many owners report needing to replace them .
- Charcoal Canister Issues: The charcoal canister, responsible for preventing gasoline fumes from escaping the fuel tank, can cause problems, particularly when the gas tank stops allowing the car to fill up properly .
- Clutch Problems: The clutch system in the Tiburon has been reported to have issues, with complaints about slipping, going out, and wearing out.
- Electrical Issues: Electrical problems, including issues with the signal light not blinking, have been reported in the 2003 Tiburon.
- Body and Transmission Issues: Owners have reported problems with the body and transmission in various Tiburon models.
In general, the Hyundai Tiburon is considered a reliable vehicle, with most issues arising from the natural wear and tear that comes with age and high mileage. Regular maintenance and timely replacement of worn-out parts can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
Is the Hyundai Tiburon fuel efficient?
Hyundai Tiburon Fuel Consumption
The Hyundai Tiburon is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 10.3L/100km for Coupe /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
How safe is a Hyundai Tiburon?
In government crash tests, the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon earned a full five stars for driver protection in frontal impacts and four stars for the front passenger.
How many miles can a Hyundai Tiburon last?
Just maintain it, clean oil, clean air, clean fuel, repair problems and you will see 200,000 easy..
What is the fuel consumption of a Hyundai Tiburon 2002?
Hyundai Tiburon 2002 Fuel consumption
| Hyundai Tiburon Model | Body Type | Fuel Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| V6 | Coupe | 9L/100km |
| V6 | Coupe | 9.6L/100km |
| base | Coupe | 7.5L/100km |
| base | Coupe | 7.9L/100km |
2003 Hyundai Tiburon car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Tiburon problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seat belts problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2003 Hyundai Tiburon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
The NHTSA has received 328 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2003 Hyundai Tiburon vehicles.
2022-08-29
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-14
- 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.
2020-03-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-22
- 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.
2019-12-08
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-16
- VIN: KMHHN65F13U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VAPOR PURGE CANISTER MALFUNCTION FRONT END FAILURE BAD GASKETS
2019-10-28
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHHN65F23U
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING TO MY BROTHER PLACE WHEN A WIRE STARTED TO SMOKE AND COUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL IT WAS SMOKEY WHERE I COULD NOT SEE FROM THE SMOKE AND I HIT A PARKED CAR FRONT WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT EXPOSED AT ALL. IT WAS ON A CITY STREET NO ONE GOT HURT JUST THE CAR
2019-10-04
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-04
- VIN: KMHHM65D13U
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: IN MOTION ON CITY STREET
2019-05-09
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-04
- VIN: KMHHN65F23U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR IS ON PERMANENTLY. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS. IT IS CAUSED BY A WIRING PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT BUCKLE UNDER THE SEAT.I WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE AND WITHIN A MONTH THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS BACK ON.
2017-10-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-01
- VIN: KMHHM65D53U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BAD BODY CONTROL MODULE. TURN SIGNALS AND FLASHERS DON'T WORK. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. ALL FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND STILL NO TURN SIGNALS OR FLASHERS. IT'S A RELAY BAD IN THE BCM.
2017-06-28
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-10
- VIN: KMHHN65F63U
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE FOLSOM LAKE AND ROSEVILLE HYUNDAI DEALERS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9607148. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
2016-12-16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-08
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHHN65F03U
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN PUMPING GAS THE PUMP CONSTANTLY CLICKS OFF AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO PUT THE GAS IN. VERY STRONG RAW WET GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUT SIDE OF THE CAR . FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS ON CLEANING CHARCOAL CANISTER THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS THERE AND THE GAS PROBLEMS CONTINUE. THE SMELL IS NOTICED AFTER DRIVING AND DURING IDLE. *TR
2016-11-08
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-08
- VIN: KMHHN65F63U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CROSSMEMBER OR CRADLE BADLY CORRODED
2016-08-10
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-09
- VIN: KMHHN65F83U
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V290000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 03V321000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
2016-08-05
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-15
- VIN: KMHHM65DX3U
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING ROUTING WAS AN ISSUE WITH AIR BAG LIGHT NUMBER- 03-01-002 AND WAS RECALLED IN 2003. THE SAME ISSUE HAS ARISEN WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRE ROUTING. THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS NOW ENABLED THE AIR BAG LIGHT, WHICH DISABLES THE AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING - EVEN IF THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE OR NO WEIGHT ON THE SEAT.
2016-03-18
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-15
- VIN: KMHHN65F83U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V125000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE DEALER COATED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WITH WAX. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,356.
2016-02-10
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-02
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON DOOR HANDLES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CONSTANTLY BREAK OFF EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED BY FACTORY PARTS LEAVING OCCUPANTS TRAPPED IN CAR ALSO REPLACED CAMSHAFT CONTOLLER CAUSE WIRING IS MELTING. CONTACTED BRANDON HYUNDAI DEALER SERVICE DEPT THEY TOLD ME HANDLES HAD BEEN ALREADY REPLACED BEFORE AND REFUSED TO REPAIR ALSO THEY LIED AND TOLD ME THERE WERE NO FURTHER RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE BUT WHEN I GOOGLED THERE ARE ACTUALLY AROUND 10 RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE AND HYUNDAI REFUSES TO FIX OR EVEN ADMIT THERE IS A RECALL..MY CONTROL ARMS NEED REPLACING ALSO.
2015-08-07
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-31
- VIN: KMHHN65F73U
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THEY SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY THE SEAT BELT AND WIRING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER CHECKING THE RECALL INFORMATION, THERE WAS A RECALL (056) UNDER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V290000. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT FOR MY VEHICLE WHICH WAS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. I CALLED HYUNDAI AND SPOKE WITH THEIR REP AND SHE SAID THE SAME EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL INCLUDES 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURONS. THIS FIX WILL COST ME CLOSE TO $400.00 JUST TO PASS INSPECTION. MAKES YOU WONDER WHAT WAS DONE ON VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER MARCH 2003 THAT WAS CLAIMED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, CONSIDERING SO MANY TIBURONS THAT WERE PRODUCED AFTER THIS DATE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I CURRENTLY OWN 3 HYUNDAIS, VERY DISAPPOINTED AS THIS CAR HAS ONLY 79961 MILES. UPDATED 09/15/15*LJ *CN
2015-06-25
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-01
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2015-05-04
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-01
- VIN: KMHHN65F53U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTOMATICD TRUNK RELEASE NOT WORK AS WELL AS MY DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW NOT WORKING. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT IS 12 YEARS OLD, HOWEVER IT ONLY HAS 64,000. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER TIBURON OWNERS WHO HAVE AND ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I SEE NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE FOR THIS ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS WE HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL SALVAGE PLACES TO LOOK FOR A MOTOR AND THE TIBURONS WHICH WERE ON PROPERTY ALL HAD THE WINDOW MOTORS SOLD ALREADY. THIS MADE ME WONDER IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER REPORTS OF THIS SAME ISSUE I AM HAVING. MY CAR WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE POWER WINDOW ISSUE. ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY ISSUES. *TR
2015-03-27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-27
- VIN: KMHHM65D23U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: JUST TOOK 03 TIBURON TO HYUNDAI FOR RECALL SAID FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY NEVER SEEN FRAME ROT LIKE THIS IS THERE ANY RECALLS FOR FRAME RUST OR IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO, HYUNDAI SAID UNFIXABLE. *TR
2015-03-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-16
- VIN: KMHHN65F43U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS SOME TIMES WORK. I HAVE TO PULL ON THEM TO GO UP MOST OF THE TIME AND THEY GET STUCK ROLLED ALL THE WAY UP SOME TIMES. ALSO THE REAR WIPER BLADE MOTOR DOES NOT WORK AND THE WASHER FLUID MOTOR DOSE NOT WORK. *TR
2015-01-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-07
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FIRST INCIDENT: BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEAT QUIT WORKING. FOUND CONNECTOR (CLIMATE CONTROL SIDE) HAD MELTED REPLACED WITH USED CLIMATE CONTROL. NOVEMBER 2010. BLOWER MOTOR HAD QUIT WORKING AGAIN FOUND SAME CONNECTOR AS WELL AS BODY HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR HAD MELTED. REPLACED WITH USED HARNESS AND CLIMATE CONTROL. NOVEMBER 2010 TO DECEMBER 2014 VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STAY ON WHEN LIGHTS WERE SHUT OFF. JANUARY 26 2015 WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, TAIL LIGHTS, WINDOWS, TURN SIGNALS. INTERMITTENTLY TURNING OFF AND ON. FOUND CLIMATE CONTROL HARNESS SIDE MELTED AGAIN, ALSO BODY CONTROL MODULE AND POWER WIRE TO HAVE MELTED. AFTER SEARCHING THESE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MELTING APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH MY PERSONAL VEHICLE HAS HIGH MILEAGE AND IS OLDER THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO STRETCH BACK TO WHEN THE VEHICLES WERE NEW, EARLIEST OCCASION I FOUND WAS 2005. *TR
2014-12-16
STEERING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-01
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED INTO ANOTHER LANE TO AVOID A CRASH BUT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES, A FRACTURED NOSE, A FRACTURED RIGHT FOOT, A TORN LIGAMENT IN THE RIGHT FOOT, AND BRUISES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE LIP THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
2014-09-22
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-12
- VIN: KMHHN65F63U
- Components: STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL, THE PUMP WOULD CLICK OFF EARLY AS IF THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT BOTH DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
2014-08-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-01
- VIN: KMHHN65F53U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SWITCH HOUSING MELTED, CAUSING CLIMATE CONTROL TO BE NON FUNCTIONAL. THERE HAVE BEEN APPROXIMATELY 4 REPLACEMENTS OF SWITCH DUE TO SAME FAILURE. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
2014-07-02
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-28
- VIN: KMHHN65F03U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: NOTICED AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON IN MY SON'S CAR WHEN I DROVE OVER THE WEEKEND. LOOKED ONLINE FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2003-2008 TIBRUONS IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG/DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SAFETY ISSUE. CALLED HYUNDAI 1-800 TO NO AVAIL TOOK TO COLUMBIA HYUNDAI DEALER TODAY. THEY STATED WAS DRIVER SIDE BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS MAKING AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON AND WANTED $397 TO REPAIR. I TOLD THEM IS SAFETY ISSUE ALREADY $14 MILLION LAWSUIT AGAINST HYUNDAI FOR SAME THING THEY TOLD ME TO COME GET CAR. CALLED BACK HYUNDAI SERVICE JUST A FEW MINUTES AGO. THEY REFUSED ANY HELP. *TR
2014-05-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-08
- VIN: KMHHN65F83U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM COULD MALFUNCTION IF A CRASH OCCURRED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 03V321000(AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
2003 Hyundai Tiburon recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
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.
2004-07-26
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
- Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
2004-04-09
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
- Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
2003-12-03
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.
- Consequence: CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY RESULT IN REAR BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE REAR BRAKE TUBES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-633-5151.
2003-08-26
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS MOUNTED BENEATH THE RIGHT PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL'S PADDED SURFACE. TEAR LINES ARE FORMED INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL'S PADDED SURFACE DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD. THESE TEAR LINES ALLOW A PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SURFACE TO FOLD UPWARD IF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYS.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER.
- Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF AMERICA AT 1-800-633-5151, OR IF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN PUERTO RICO, HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
2003-08-05
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM. DAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
- Consequence: NONDEPLOYMENT OF AN SRS AIR BAG IN A CRASH WHERE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS WARRANTED COULD INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE, IF NECESSARY, AND WILL PLACE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM OCCURRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-899-981-0188.
2003-07-22
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE REAR BRAKE TUBES COULD CONTACT BOTH STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. ON VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ABS, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY CONTACT ONLY THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE TUBES AND THE STEERING BRACKETS COULD CAUSE WEAR AND CORROSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
- Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE TUBES SO THEY DO NOT CONTACT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL BRAKE TUBE CLIPS TO CONTROL THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE TUBES, AND APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE TUBES IN THE AREAS WHERE CONTACT WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
2002-11-05
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM.
- Consequence: DAMAGED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WIRING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE THE AIR BAG FUSE (CAVITY NUMBER 5) TO OPEN, PREVENTING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. NONDEPLOYMENT OF AN SRS AIR BAG IN A CRASH WHERE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS WARRANTED COULD INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE, IF NECESSARY, AND WILL PLACE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM OCCURRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
2002-02-08
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET WAS NOT INSTALLED.
- Consequence: IF THIS BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY OR INCREASED SEVERITY OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE BRACKET HAS BEEN INSTALLED. IF THE BRACKET HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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common issues | Hyundai Tiburon Forums
https://www.newtiburon.com/threads/common-issues.138960/
Jun 27, 2008 ... (1) Fading paint on the gas cap and fender gills. Hyundai replaced them under the paint warranty. (2) Fading and scratched-out rear spoiler.
2003 Hyundai Tiburon Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/tiburon/2003/reliability/
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Oct 22, 2012 ... What common problems ... To start things off, what problems should I look for when purchasing a tiburon? ... 2003 hyundai tiburon 4 cylinder AKA ...
What's Wrong with the Hyundai Tiburon?
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Dec 30, 2017 ... Tiburon owners have made 68 complaints over 12 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 16th in overall reliability out of 25 ...
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Jun 4, 2014 ... Great reliability, still look good after 15 years, and you can pick up a well maintained one with 150k or less miles for under 4k. The inline 4 ...
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Maynard Lang 2025-01-01
This car is great! You have a lot of options to choose from, including the Mazda Miyata, Subaru WRX & RS, and others. What's even better is that the price is unbeatable, and it comes with all the standard features you need. The 10-year/100,000-mile warranty is also a huge plus. The A/C is really cold, and the car handles great, providing a nice stable ride. The 4-cylinder engine has enough power for most drivers, and the gear ratio of the 5-speed manual is perfect for all-around driving. If you're looking for extra pep, you may want to consider the 6-cylinder, but the 4-cylinder is more than enough for city and highway merging. The car is also very comfortable and quiet for long rides, and there's plenty of storage with the seats folded. You can expect around 29 combined miles per gallon, which is great. The steering is nice and tight, and the braking is good.
Francis Littel 2024-11-12
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my 03 tib. I bought it back in late 05 with 64,000 miles and it's been a great car overall. The only issues I've had were with the window motor on the driver's side, which happened twice, and the passenger side not unlocking. But those were both cheap and easy fixes. Last summer, my AC was leaking somewhere, but I found that if I fill it up, it lasts me through the summer. I recently replaced the belts and other related parts at 108,000 miles, but other than feeling like the transmission is going slowly, I haven't had any other issues. Thanks for listening!
Ceasar Mohr 2024-11-04
I've owned this car since it was new and it has been a reliable companion throughout the years. With 174,000 miles on it, I've only had to replace two water pumps, two timing belts, one set of rotors, and three sets of tires. While the AC system did have some issues, the regional manager approved a full replacement free of charge at 130,000 miles after a few visits. The paint could be better, but overall, I got a great deal on this car and it has served me very well. I've driven it all over the state in all kinds of weather conditions, from snow to rain to hot temperatures, and it has never let me down. Unfortunately, I have to let it go now as it doesn't fit my growing family's needs. I will definitely miss my tiburon.
Lewis Stehr 2024-11-02
Handling is great and pick-up is even better!
Emanuel Murphy 2024-10-23
I'm so glad to hear that you love this car! It definitely turns a lot of heads. While the back seat may be a little tight, it's great to hear that it doesn't bother you since you won't be sitting in it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!