2007 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 2007 Hyundai Tiburon problems
The Hyundai Tiburon, produced from 1996 to 2008, is known for its stylish design and sporty performance. However, as with any vehicle, there are common problems that owners have reported, particularly with the 2007 model.
- Sensor Failure: Another common problem with the 2007 Tiburon is sensor failure. Sensors such as the O2 sensor, throttle position sensor, oil pressure sensor, and MAF sensor can wear out and need to be replaced over time .
- Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter: The fuel pump and fuel filter are also known to cause issues in the 2007 Tiburon. The fuel filter may need to be replaced, contrary to some claims that it lasts the life of the car. The fuel pump, located underneath the rear seats, can also fail and may require replacement .
- Electrical Issues: The 2007 Tiburon is known for having electrical issues, which can range from minor inconveniences to significant problems. These issues are particularly prevalent in the GT V6 model.
- Clutch Problems: Clutch issues are common in the 2007 Tiburon, with many owners reporting slipping clutches, worn-out clutches, and other clutch-related problems.
- Transmission Issues: Transmission problems are also common in the 2007 Tiburon, with some owners reporting issues such as hesitation and slipping.
- Body and Windows: Body and window problems, such as leaks and rattles, are also reported by some owners of the 2007 Tiburon.
In summary, the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon has several common problems, including timing belt failure, sensor failure, fuel pump and fuel filter issues, electrical problems, clutch and transmission issues, and body and window problems. Regular maintenance, including timely replacement of the timing belt, can help prevent some of these issues. However, potential buyers should be aware of these common problems and consider them when deciding whether to purchase a 2007 Tiburon.
Is a Hyundai Tiburon 2007 a good car?
In NHTSA crash tests, the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon earned a full five stars for driver protection in frontal impacts and four stars for the front passenger. Side-impact testing found the Tiburon earning a four-star rating.
Is a Hyundai Tiburon expensive to maintain?
The annual maintenance cost of a Hyundai Tiburon is $454. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
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.
What is the gas mileage for a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon?
Based on data from 30 vehicles, 2,338 fuel-ups and 660,569 miles of driving, the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon gets a combined Avg MPG of 25.46 with a 0.13 MPG margin of error.
2007 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
- Unknown or other problems
- Structure problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Hyundai Tiburon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Hyundai Tiburon
The NHTSA has received 42 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Hyundai Tiburon vehicles.
2024-05-17
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 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.
2023-07-31
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-12
- 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.
2020-07-10
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-13
- 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.
2018-12-16
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-07
- VIN: KMHHN66F27U
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: HARMONIC BALANCER SHEDDED CAUSING THE CAMSHAFT TO BREAK STALLING OUT WHILE TRYING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY RAMP.THE CAR JUST STOPPED WHILE PARTIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AND RAMP TO ENTER CAUSING A CLOSE CALL FROM BEHIND.A CAR WAS SPEEDING UP TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY AND HAD TO LOCK UP HIS BREAKS ALMOST SMASHING INTO ME AT A VERY HIGH SPEED THE A TRUCK NEARLY STRUCK ME ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER TO PREVENT CRASHING INTO ME AT 70 MPH. I HAD NO WARNING. NO SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT EVER WARNED ME OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR ,FORE I WOULD HAVE SERVICED IT IMMEDIATELY .I AM NOT A MECHANIC BUT THE COMPUTER MAYBE WAS NOT SENDING THE CORRECT CODES TO THE WARNING INDICATORS. THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM I ALMOST HAD A HIGH SPEED CRASH WITH SEVERAL VEHICLES CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES I WAS TO SHAKEN UP AND NOBODY STOPPED TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION. I THEN FINALLY GOT THE CAR TO START AND LIMPED IT OF THE HIGHWAY AND THEN HOME AS I LIVED VERY CLOSE BY. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE NEAREST HYUNDAI DEALER AND HAD MY CAR TOWED THERE AT MY OWN EXPENSE . THEN A FEW DAY'S LATER THE SERVICE DEPT. CALLED ME AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. THEY COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY NO WARNING OF ANY KIND INFORMED ME OF THE DANGER. THEY DID SAY IT WOULD COST ME $1,200.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM NOT TO MENTION THE COST OF THE TOW $85.00 .MY CAR IS AT "RED MCCOMBS HYUNDAI N.W. 1366 IH-10 WEST SAN ANTONIO,TX. 78249 " (844)218-7288 WHERE IT WILL SET UNTIL THE MATTER IS DEALT WITH. I HAVE NO MONEY TO PAY FOR THE FIX . I AM ON DISABILITY AND A SENIOR CITIZEN AT 58 YR.'S OF AGE AND NEED MY CAR TO SEE MY DOCTORS
2017-08-31
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-26
- VIN: KMHHN66F07U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I'VE A 2007 HYUNDAU TIBURON SE,6SPEED MANUAL WITH 43,XXX MILES ON IT. I PURCHASED 12/2014 WITH 5,500 MILES ON IT ,WAS TOLD BY BOB KING MECHANICS, THAT THE CLUCH SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BEFORE I PAID 14,000 FOR (MAJOR FACTOR IN BUYING !!! ). AFTER BK MECHANIC DROVE MY CAR ( 08/26/17 ), (I WAS DRIVING WHEN FLYWHEEL PROBEM HAPPENED) , WAS TOLD THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL WASN'T REPLACED (DUE TO NO SIGNS OF WEAR, THOUGH WEARS CAN NOT BE SEEN TO THE EYE), AND MECHANICS ARE TAUGHT, IF A MAJOR PART OF AN ENGINE IS ALREADY OPEN/PULLED APART TO REPLACE ALL COMPNENTS!!!!! I WENT TO AUTOMOTIVE TECH (2 YRS , 2010-12)AND WAS TAUGHT THAT!!!! BOB KING WANTS TO CHARGE ME $1,700 FOR LABOR 700 & 1000 FOR FLYWHEEL( THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE IN THE FIRST PLACE!!! ). GOT A QUOTE FROM L&R TRANSMISSIONS FOR 1,250 AND WAS TOLD DUE TO DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL ISSUES, HYUNDAI WENT TO SINGLE FLYWHEEL ( THAT'S REPLACING THE ENTIRE CLUTCH SYSTEM !!! ). I AM HAVING TO REFINANCE MY PAID OFF HYUNDAI TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, PLEASE GET BACK TO ME AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE!!! THANK YOU
2017-05-08
STEERING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-08
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2007 HYUNDIA TIBURON, ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR LOST ALL IT'S STEARING CAPABILITY, HE HIT A SPEED LIMIT SIGN VERED OFF THE ROAD AND WENT ABOUT 50 FEET INTO THE WOODS, THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. LUCKLY MY SON IS OK, THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. WHY WOULD THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY WITH THE FRONT END IS DESTROYED AND THE FRAME IS BENT.
2016-01-25
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHHM66DX7U
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FROM THE BACK WHEEL TO THE FRONT BUMPER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY....
2016-01-25
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHHM66DX7U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT INTO A PARKING LOT, ANOTHER VEHICLE SIDESWIPED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
2015-06-29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-26
- VIN: KMHHM66DU7U
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DRIVING FROM PARKING LOT I HEAR A LOUD CRACKING POP OVER MY HEAD. PULLED INTO A PARKING STALL TO PULL SUN VISOR BACK. THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED,I GOT OUT TO SEE IT FROM ATOP, GLASS WAS PUSHED OUT, A BIG HOLE IN THE CENTER. I FOUND GLASS IN LARGE PIECES ON THE GROUND WHERE I FIRST HEARD THE LOUD POPPING SOUND....UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF UPDATED 10/13/2015*JS
2014-11-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHHN66F37U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
2014-10-15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-13
- VIN: KMHHN66F274
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL WOULD SPEW BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE HAD RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DIRT COULD BECOME WEDGED IN THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE SYSTEM CAUSING THE WARNING LIGHT TO BECOME ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXPECTED TO BE DIAGNOSED ON A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
2014-07-10
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-11
- VIN: KMHHN66F67U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE ON, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH REMAINED ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,555. UPDATED 11/21/14*CN
2014-04-07
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-09
- VIN: KMHHM66DX7U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE EVENTS, THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT OF THIS MALFUNCTION THAT IT IS BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN JASPER, ALABAMA. THE FIRST TIME I PRESENTED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE DIAGNOSED THE TRANSMISSION WAS RESET AND IT RAN OK FOR A MONTH, IT WAS DURING THIS TRIP I WAS INFORMED THAT SINCE WE WERE THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE THE WARRANTY OF 100,000 MILES WOULD NOT BE HONORED. AS I'VE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BARE THE BRUNT OF A LARGE REPAIR BILL FOR A TRANSMISSION OR NEW COMPUTER BRAIN. SINCE HYUNDAI CLAIMS TO HAVE THE BEST WARRANTY IN AMERICA AS LONG AS YOU ARE THE FIRST OWNER. I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS SITUATION UNTIL I READ THE SMALL PRINT. I WAS ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT THE THREE QUESTIONS THAT ARE ASKED IN SECTION TWO. IT MAKES ME THINK THAT SOMETHING WILL BE DONE ONLY IF SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED! *TR
2014-03-04
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-03
- VIN: KMHHN66F67U
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000.
2014-02-21
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-01
- VIN: KMHHN66F17U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY 2007 TIBURON NOW SITS INOPERATIVE NEEDING A REPLACEMENT CLUTCH AT 56,000 MILES. HYUNDAI IS NOT HONORING THEIR 100,000 MILE / 10 YEAR WARRANTY. THEIR RESPONSE IS LET US LOOK AT IT. IF YOU LOOK ON THE INTERNET, MOST PEOPLES' TIBURON'S BEGIN HAVING CLUTCH PROBLEMS EVEN EARLIER THAN MINE. PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION (MANY, READ COMMENTS ONLINE BY TYPING IN TIBURON CLUTCH PROBLEM). PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION ARE BEING TOLD THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE A CLUTCH, AND ALSO MANY PEOPLE SAY AFTER REPLACING THE CLUTCH TO REMOVE THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER DELAY VALVE AND SPRING AND THE CLUTCH WILL OPERATE BETTER. MANY ONLINE AGREED WITH THAT. I HAVE E-MAILS THAT SHOW MY CONVERSATIONS WITH HYUNDAI IN WHICH HYUNDAI SAYS THEY WILL HONOR THE 1000,000 MILE / 10 YEAR WARRANTY IF THE CLUTCH APPEARS TO HAVE THE WEAR OF A 1 YEAR OLD CLUTCH. NOONE CAN POSSIBLY MEET THAT CONDITION, AND ONLINE YOU WILL SEE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TIBURON CLUTCHES FAILING EARLY, AND WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE PERSON THE DRIVER IS BLAMED.IF YOU GIVE ME AN E-MAIL ADDRESS I WILL SEND YOU ALL THERE E-MAILS TO PROVE WHAT I AM TELLING YOU. ARE YOU MY SALVATION, OR IS SMALL CLAIMS COURT THE ANSWER? WHAT DO I DO TO NOT HAVE THEM BLAME ME AND THEN "REPAIR" TO ORIGINAL SPECS WITH THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH TYPE, AS MANY PEOPLE ONLINE THAT DID THIS HAVE HAD A SECOND FAILURE ABOUT 20,000 TO 40,000 MILES LATER. THE CONFORMITY OF PEOPLES STORY CONCERNING HYUNDAIS RESPONSE TELLS ME IT IS A STANDARDIZED RESPONSE. I NEED THEM TO COVER FOR AN UPGRADED CLUTCH (THE AFTERMARKET CLUTCHES ARE SAID TO BE SUPERIOR) AND I NEED A REPAIR PERSON WHO WILL AGREE TO NOT REINSTALL THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER DELAY VALVE AND SPRING, WHICH HYUNDAI WILL PROBABLY NOT DO. WITH THIS REMAINING AS PART OF THE CLUTCH, ALL THE MECHANICS ONLINE SAID THE PROBLEM WILL REPEAT. *TR
2013-11-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHHM66D67U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HIT A CEMENT BARRIER MY CAR FLIPPED I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIT MY HEAD MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I ALREADY HAD THE AIRBAG FIXED ONCE IN THIS CAR. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. I HAD JUST CALLED HYUNDAI TWO DAYS BEFORE TO TELL THEM I HAD READ NUMEROUS THINGS ON LINE WITH PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG IN MY YEAR AND MAKE OF CAR. THEY TOLD ME IF I WANTED IT FIXED THEY WOULD CHARGE ME ANOTHER 100 DOLLARS. THEY KNEW OF THIS DEFECT AND NEVER TOLD ANYONE. THEY COULD HAVE PREVENTED SOME OF MY INJURIES. *TR
2013-05-31
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-11
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT SECURE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UTILIZE THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS FAULTY. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
2013-04-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-21
- VIN: KMHHN66FX7U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY CLUTCH FAILED WAS ABLE TO REENGAGE BY PUSHING ENGINE TO 6,000 RPM. *TR
2013-04-15
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-05
- VIN: KMHHN66F97U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I BOUGHT THIS 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON IN AUGUST OF 2010 WITH 39,400 MILES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH WITHIN 1,500 MILES. I HAVE NO IDEA IF THAT WAS THE FIRST REPLACEMENT OR NOT. AT 62,100 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL AGAIN AT A COST OF $1,866.00. I 'M 60 YEARS OLD AND HAVE DRIVEN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH A CLUTCH BEFORE. WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS AGAINST HYUNDAI FOR THE FAILURE OF THIS PART IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THEY DO NOT HAVE TO RECALL THIS MODEL AND REPLACE THESE FAULTY CLUTCHES AND FLYWHEELS. *TR
2013-01-10
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-03
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I LOVE MY LITTLE TIBERON. IT HAS BEEN THE ONLY NEW CAR I EVER HAD OR PROBABLY EVER WILL HAVE. I AM OVER 50 YEARS OLD AND BEEN DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOREVER. SO WHEN THIS CLUTCH STARTED TO ACT UP, I STARTED TO CALL IN TO THE DEALERS. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. NOTHING UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY WANTED OVER $2000 TO EVEN START LOOKING AT IT. THEN THEY TOLD ME THAT IF THE FLYWHEEL WAS DAMAGED IT WOULD BE OVER $900 FOR THE PART ALONE. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING! AND NONE OF IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. NEEDLESS TO SAY I STARTED LOOKING AT TRADE IN AND BLUE BOOK VALUES. BUT I AM ATTACHED TO THIS CUTE LITTLE CAR THAT MY DYING HUSBAND LOVED TO TEASE ME ABOUT, SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC I TRUSTED. RESULT: THE CLUTCH IS FINE, STILL SHOWS 50000 PROBABLY STILL AVAILABLE. VALVES AND CONNECTORS ARE FINE. FLYWHEEL IS UNSCRATCHED AND SMOOTH BUT TOTALLY BROKEN. I HAVE THE PART. I CAN SHOW YOU. IN THE COLLAR WHERE THE DUAL MASS IS CONNECTED IT IS FRACTURED AND SNAPPED. MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS NO REASON FOR THE PART TO BREAK THERE UNLESS IT WAS BAD. AFTER RESEARCHING IT HE TOLD ME IT WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL WAS POORLY DESIGNED. THERE IS NO WAY I CAN AFFORD A NEW DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL. THE SHOP SAID THERE WAS A LAWSUIT OUT THERE TO HELP WITH REPAIRS DUE TO THIS DEFECT BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CONNECT WITH IT. I FOUND WHERE THERE IS LOTS OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2003 TIBERON LAWSUIT. DO YOU KNOW IF THERE IS A LAWSUIT REGARDING THE 2007 TIBERON FLYWHEEL? HOW CAN I GET MY NAME ONTO IT? *TR
2012-12-11
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-11
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I AM THE SOLE DRIVER OF A 2007 TIBURON SE. TWO YEARS AGO, WITH ONLY 25,685 MILES ON IT, THE CAR HAD CLUTCH FAILURE, WAS JERKING WHEN GOING INTO 1ST GEAR, AND NOT GLIDING WHEN SWITCHING THROUGH THE OTHER GEARS. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP WEEK AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT DOWN TO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH WOULD TAKE ABOUT 7 HOURS TO DO, AND THEN THERE WOULD BE ABOUT A 10-30% CHANCE THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE DUE TO DRIVER ERROR, IN WHICH CASE, I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF DIAGNOSIS (ABOUT $700) PLUS THE REPAIR. IF THE PROBLEM WAS DEEMED TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART, THEN IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. MY FIRST CAR IN HIGH SCHOOL WAS A SIMCA (STICK SHIFT). THEN I DROVE A TOYOTA TRUCK, THEN A FORD RANGER TRUCK, THEN A FORD MUSTANG. ALL OF WHICH WERE STICK SHIFTS WHICH I DROVE ABOUT 7 YRS EACH, AND NONE OF WHICH EVER HAD A CLUTCH PROBLEM. TO BE TOLD THAT I MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM BY THE WAY THAT I DRIVE WAS SOMEWHAT INSULTING. DUE TO MY PERSISTENCE, THE CLUTCH WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW 2 YRS LATER, THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED AGAIN, AND I AM BEING TOLD THE SAME THING BY HYUNDAI. I AM 54 YRS OLD WITH OVER 40 YRS EXPERIENCING OF DRIVING CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS! NOW THAT I SEE THAT THERE ARE SO MANY OTHERS WITH THIS ISSUE, APPARENTLY, A CLASS ACTION SUIT WAS SETTLED ON THE 2003 TIBURON CLUTCHES. THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE TIBURON, PERHAPS THERE WERE JUST TOO MANY ISSUES WITH THEM. PLEASE HELP; THIS IS HAPPENING TO TOO MANY PEOPLE AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT. *TR
2011-04-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-01
- VIN: KMHHN66FX7U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MECHANIC HAS JUST "RESET" THE WARNING LIGHT. THE MECHANIC MENTIONED TO ME THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS. I ASKED WHY THERE WASN'T A RECALL, AND I GOT NO RESPONSE. NOW THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. WHY WOULDN'T THE AUTO MAKER FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY? WHY DOESN'T THE AUTO MANUFACTURER RECALL THESE VEHICLES? THIS IS NOT THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THIS AUTO. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS BAD TIRES. THEY KEPT GOING FLAT. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE I DIDN'T DRIVE ENOUGH. I BOUGHT NEW TIRES MYSELF. THEY DON'T GO FLAT, EVEN THOUGH I STILL DON'T DRIVE A LOT. *TR
2011-02-22
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-15
- VIN: KMHHN66F57U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON HAS 32,000 AND IS IN NEED OF IT'S SECOND CLUTCH. DEALERSHIP'S STANCE IS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR." THIS VEHICLE IS NOT MY FIRST STICK SHIFT AND HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. ON-LINE RESEARCH SHOWS I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THE SAME CLUTCH PROBLEM FOR THE SAME VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WANTS TO REPLACE THE DOUBLE FLYWHEEL WITH A SINGLE FLYWHEEL AT A COST TO FIX $1900, SINCE THE CLUTCH IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
2011-01-18
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-18
- VIN: KMHHN66FX7U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS PREVIOUSLY THE OWNER OF A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON AND HAD TO SPEND OVER $2000 TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH AT APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES. THERE HAS SINCE BEEN A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST HYUNDAI FOR THIS ISSUE AS THEY KNEW THE CLUTCH WAS FAULTY BUT INSISTED IT WAS THE DRIVER. I HAVE SINCE UPGRADED TO A 2007 TIBURON (BEFORE I KNEW OF THE SEVERITY OF THE CLUTCH PROBLEM) AND NOW AT 47,000 AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME CLUTCH ISSUES. AS I CAN'T AFFORD TO SELL THE CAR I HAVE TO PREPARE TO DUMP AN ADDITIONAL $2000 TO FIX THE ISSUE. *TR
2011-01-13
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-28
- VIN: KMHHN66F47U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CLUTCH ON VEHICLE FAILED, WILL NOT CATCH GEARS TO PICK UP SPEED AND CONSTANTLY SLIPS GEARS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT. 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, 1ST BEING AT 17,000 MILES, HYUNDAI STATED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE CLUTCH REPAIR DUE TO "USER ERROR", I WAS CHARGED $2500 TO REPAIR IT. AFTER TALKING TO NUMEROUS OTHER 2007 TIBURON OWNERS, SAME CLUTCH ISSUES ARE HAPPENING TO OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE.
2007 Hyundai Tiburon recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
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.
Negative 2007 Hyundai Tiburon car reviews
Positive 2007 Hyundai Tiburon car reviews
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The car looks even better in person than in the pictures! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. The standard features are really awesome, and it's so much fun to drive!
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Only had the car a couple months and so far so good. Already put 1200 miles on it. It's great fun to drive and makes you feel like a kid again, but be careful with your speed. It's easy to overdo it and not even realize. My wife and I both love it. It's definitely a great buy for the money!
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The Tiburon SE is definitely a head turner and a joy to drive! I always get lots of looks and questions about its make and model.
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Once you get behind the wheel of the Tiburon, you'll understand why it's such a great value. With its sleek design and impressive performance, it looks and feels like a much more expensive car. Despite its affordable price, the Tiburon is a top contender in its class. I personally test drove several other cars in the same price range, but none of them compared to the Tiburon's fun and exciting driving experience. Plus, it's always a head-turner! The 2007 Tiburon GT is definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a new car.
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The Tiburon SE is a great value for the money. It comes equipped with ESC, TCM, and a sport-tuned suspension, which gives it a much better ride than the GT. I have driven all the Tiburons and the SE is definitely the most fun to drive, earning 4 stars in the fun factor. I was considering the 350Z, but didn't want to pay an extra 7-10K for a car that seemed to handle the same as the SE. Storage was also a concern, but with 14.5 cubic feet in the back, there is plenty of room for a week on the road. While it may not be the fastest car in its price range, it certainly looks and feels like a sports car. In a world of boring bubble cars, this little hot rod stands out in the crowd.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2007 Hyundai Tiburon problems:
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.
07' or 08' Tiburon Reliability? : r/Tiburon
https://www.reddit.com/r/Tiburon/comments/l47qjm/07_or_08_tiburon_reliability/
Jan 24, 2021 ... The V6 is the ticket for reliability. Pretty hardy engines. The car will have stupid electrical issues, so expect that. Hyundai's are awful for ...
What common problems to look for when buying used tibs ...
https://www.newtiburon.com/threads/what-common-problems-to-look-for-when-buying-used-tibs.218417/
Oct 22, 2012 ... To start things off, what problems should I look for when purchasing a tiburon? ... 2007 5-speed WRX TR Current ... 2003 hyundai tiburon 4 cylinder ...
2007 Hyundai Tiburon Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/hyundai/tiburon/2007/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 ...
What Are The Typical Maintenance Issues With The Tiburon ...
https://www.hyundai-forums.com/threads/what-are-the-typical-maintenance-issues-with-the-tiburon.119060/
Jan 16, 2011 ... We are considering buying a 2007 Tiburon with the 2.7 V6 and a six speed and 61,000 miles on it for my wife. This would be the first Hyundai ...
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Ian Lesch 2024-10-06
Just got it and it has had all the injectors replaced for a second time. When I picked it up this time, the check engine light was still on! The dealer even left me without a car for 4 days. But when it runs, it's a great car. This is actually my second one (I had a 2004), and the first one was also a great car.