Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Tiburon, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2003 Hyundai Tiburon - 284 complaints in its first 8 years (328 to date)
- 2004 Hyundai Tiburon - 69 complaints in its first 8 years (82 to date)
- 2006 Hyundai Tiburon - 58 complaints in its first 8 years (64 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1998 Hyundai Tiburon - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (26 to date)
- 2001 Hyundai Tiburon - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (36 to date)
- 1997 Hyundai Tiburon - 33 complaints in its first 8 years (36 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 42 | 34 | 1 |
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 64 | 58 | 1 |
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 43 | 36 | 1 |
| 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | 82 | 69 | 0 |
| 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 328 | 284 | 9 |
| 2002 Hyundai Tiburon | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 Hyundai Tiburon | 36 | 31 | 1 |
| 2000 Hyundai Tiburon | 58 | 46 | 1 |
| 1999 Hyundai Tiburon | 26 | 22 | 3 |
| 1998 Hyundai Tiburon | 26 | 26 | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Tiburon | 36 | 33 | 4 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V113000 | 2006-2008 | Exterior Lighting | 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,... |
| 09V125000 | 2003 | Suspension | 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,... |
| 05V187000 | 2005 | Steering | 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... |
| 04V369000 | 2002-2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 04V178000 | 2002-2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. |
| 03V496000 | 2002-2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS. |
| 03V321000 | 2003 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS MOUNTED BENEATH THE RIGHT PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL'S PADDED SURFACE. |
| 03V290000 | 2003 | Seat Belts | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM. |
| 03V257000 | 2002-2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE CROSSMEMBER. |
| 02V290000 | 2003 | Seat Belts | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM. |
| 02V044000 | 2003 | Unknown Or Other | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET WAS NOT INSTALLED. |
| 01V345000 | 1997-2001 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF... |
| 00V095002 | 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. |
| 00V095001 | 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. |
| 99V198000 | 1999 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," WAS MISPRINTED. |
| 99V178000 | 1999 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC,... |
| 97V026000 | 1997 | Visibility | THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY. |