Hyundai Tiburon Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Hyundai Tiburon — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Excellent | 1 | 17 | 4 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2007 | Good | 1 | 23 | 4 | 3 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2006 | Good | 1 | 52 | 9 | 11 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2005 | Good | — | 22 | 5 | 3 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | — | 60 | 6 | 2 | 1 | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2003Worst | Avoid | 7 | 198 | 16 | 7 | 1 | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2002Best | Excellent | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | Tires | Full report → |
| 2001 | Good | — | 47 | 7 | 10 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2000 | Good | — | 39 | 7 | 9 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1999 | Good | 2 | 26 | 5 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 1998 | Good | — | 28 | 3 | 1 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 1997 | Good | — | 30 | 5 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
12 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
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Based on 543 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hyundai Tiburon Reliability
What year Tiburon has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 198 complaints and 7 safety recalls. See the full 2003 report for specific defects.
Is the Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
The Hyundai Tiburon has accumulated 543 owner-filed complaints and 15 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 2 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2002 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Tiburon.
What are the most common Tiburon problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (177 reports), Air Bags (82 reports), Electrical System (46 reports), Seat Belts (36 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Tiburon has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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