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Major Problems with Hyundai Tiburon - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Hyundai Tiburon model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the Tiburon. Older Tiburon vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Hyundai Tiburon Problems

AIR BAGS
2003 Hyundai Tiburon June 21, 2003 Victims: 4 Mileage: 1080 miles

Consumer stated that while driving at 45 mph an accident occurred while trying to avoid a collision with a stalled vehicle in the highway. while avoiding the stalled vehicle consumer rolled into a ditch and rolled over several times. consumer's seatbelt came undone, and the air bag did not deploy. after the accident something under the hood started smoking, and within ten minutes the entire car was consumed by the fire.*ak

SIDE/WINDOW
2005 Hyundai Tiburon May 15, 2009 Victims: 4 Mileage: 53000 miles

2005 hyundai tiberon. per discussion with the investigating officer, the driver was going around a sharp corner too fast. lost control of the vehicle (possibly because the esc unit inputs or steering box malfunction) and started fishtailing. vehicle then slid sideways into another vehicle (side impact). none of the 4 airbags deployed, killing the driver instantly. accident is still being investigated. *tr

FRONTAL
2001 Hyundai Tiburon August 2, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 63000 miles

I was a passenger in my tiburon and my wife was driving. we were traveling on oklahoma highway 59 and speed limit was 65 mph. a frontal collision with the rear of an extremely large farm tractor at a speed estimated by the investigating state policeman at 25-30 mph. we were both wearing our seatbelts,however i made contact with the windshield and the dash of the car. neither the driver nor the front passenger airbags deployed. the damage is estimated at 10,500.00, with extensive front end damage fender, hood ,windshield damage, battery , horn, brake components, front suspension grille, ...

What is the most common problem with Hyundai Tiburon?

Overall the worst problem with Hyundai Tiburon relates to CLUTCH ASSEMBLY problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Tiburon years that are prone to issues with these components.

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 168 AIR BAGS 84 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 74 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44 FRONTAL 43 POWER TRAIN 37 SEAT BELTS 32 TIRES 25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19 SUSPENSION 18 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13 STEERING 13 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11 HEADLIGHTS 11 EQUIPMENT 10 RETRACTOR 10 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 10 BODY 9 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9 SIDEWALL 9 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 7 PARKING BRAKE 7 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 7 ENGINE 7 ENGINE 6 WHEELS 6 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 6 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 6 SIDE/WINDOW 6 VISIBILITY 5 STRUCTURE 5 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 ANCHORAGE 5 WHEEL BEARING 5 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 5 MECHANICAL 4 WEBBING 4 TURN SIGNAL 4 FRAME AND MEMBERS 4 SERVICE BRAKES 4 AIR CONDITIONER 3 FRONT 3 TREAD/BELT 3 REAR 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 RIM 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 WINDSHIELD 2 DOOR 2 WIRING 2 DRIVELINE 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 MODULE 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 BELL HOUSING 2 LABELS 2 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2 FLASHER UNIT 2 INFLATOR MODULE 2 FRONT 1 LINKAGES 1 DELIVERY 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 DISC 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 HEATER CORE 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 GASOLINE 1 SWITCH 1 IGNITION 1 SEATS 1 CALIPER 1 LOCK 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 RECLINER 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 CONTROL ARM 1 ARM 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 SWITCH 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL 1 SWITCH 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 LATCH 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 SHAFT SECTOR 1 VALVE 1 HUB 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 MOTOR 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 TUBE 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1
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