Hyundai Tiburon years to avoid
More than twice the Tiburon's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Hyundai Tiburon years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Hyundai Tiburon complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hyundai Tiburon problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission314
- Airbags161
- Seat belts70
- Electrical70
- Engine44
- Brakes39
- Fuel system38
- Lights37
- Visibility35
- Tires32
- Suspension31
- Steering22
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Tiburon
Hyundai Tiburon problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 87 | 19 | Airbags | 32,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 73 | 42 | Transmission | 41,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2006 | 61 | 64 | Transmission | 32,000 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 71 | 43 | Transmission | 53,000 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2004 | 51 | 82 | Transmission | 42,000 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 328 | Transmission | 44,295 | 9 | 33 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 93 | 2 | Airbags | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2001 | 75 | 36 | Airbags | 63,000 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2000 | - | 58 | Seat belts | 70,000 | 1 | 10 | |
| 1999 | - | 26 | Electrical | 89,000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 1998 | - | 26 | Engine | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1997 | - | 36 | Transmission | 103,000 | 4 | 5 |
Recalls 17
Questions about the Hyundai Tiburon
What years of the Hyundai Tiburon should you avoid?
2003. It has more than twice the Hyundai Tiburon's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 328, mostly about transmission and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai Tiburon?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Tiburon?
Transmission, with 314 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (161) and seat belts (70).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tiburon have?
17 recalls between 1997 and 2008. The 2003 model year has the most, with 9.
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