Is the Hyundai Tiburon Reliable?
1997–2008 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Hyundai Tiburon Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 17 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2007 | 1 | 23 | 3 | — | 71 | Good |
| 2006 | 1 | 52 | 11 | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2005 | 0 | 22 | 3 | — | 77 | Good |
| 2004 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 61 | Fair |
| 2003 | 4 | 198 | 7 | 1 | 39 | Poor |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 94 | Excellent |
| 2001 | 1 | 47 | 10 | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2000 | 1 | 39 | 9 | — | 61 | Fair |
| 1999 | 1 | 26 | 3 | — | 68 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Tiburon Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Tiburon scores exactly at the sports average.
Known Hyundai Tiburon Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 485 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hyundai Tiburon reliable?+
The Hyundai Tiburon scores 67/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 11 recall campaigns and 485 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Tiburon is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2002 Tiburon achieved the highest reliability score of 94/100 with 1 recall and 1 complaints.
How many miles does a Tiburon last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Hyundai Tiburon owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Tiburon will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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