1999 hyundai tiburon crankshaft position sensor is faulty in a lot of these cars I keep hearing about how a lot of people are having this problem with the tiburon.
The worst 1999 Hyundai Tiburon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical8
- Seat belts6
- Transmission6
- Acceleration5
- Airbags4
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical8
- Seat belts6
- Transmission6
- Acceleration5
- Airbags4
- Engine3
- Brakes2
- Fuel system2
- Tires2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Locks1
- Steering1
Recalls 3
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- 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 the doors. If the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.
- Risk
- If the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 01V345000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tire pressure placard required by fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims," was misprinted. It incorrectly contains the tire sizes, seating capacity, and luggage capacity.
- Risk
- Excessive loading can cause tire and vehicle damage that could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a correct tire pressure placard and installation instructions.
Recall number 99V198000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals do not remain sufficiently elastic, resulting in transmission fluid leakage. This leakage can result in reduced pressure application to the clutches, brake, and kickdown servo, allowing them to slip.
- Risk
- Such slippage can cause premature deterioration of the friction element surfaces and could cause the vehicle not to accelerate, or not accelerate as expected, when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pressure control solenoid valve.
Recall number 99V178000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon 53
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- Follow the guidelines outlined in
- Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for...
- Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâs ownerâs manual
- This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing
- This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake...
1999 Hyundai Tiburon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 27-28 | 22-23 |
What 1999 Hyundai Tiburon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This complaint is related to the federal safety agency campaign id 99v178000 for a hyundai tiburon 1999. The car is experiencing the consequences detailed in the campaign. I contacted the manufacturer, they are saying that the campaign does not apply to my vehicle VIN#. I don't agree with this based on the description of the issues the vehicle has related to acceleration and the fact that my car fits the model, year and make of the recall campaign.
Vehicle loses power on acceleration sporadically. When car stopped and idle, engine RPM increases dramatically trying to override brakes.
My daughter has a 1999 hyundai tiburon and is having trouble with transmission, I seen where there was a recall. She was driving down the road and her car just down shifted and when she tried to give it gas it would not go, we got if off the road and put it out of gear. I drove it home and it done me the same way. Now it will go sometimes and sometimes it won't.
Dt*: the contact stated a the federal safety agency # 01v345000 recall concerning the seat belt webbing, was received in 2001. The seat belts were repaired by the dealer. However, the vehicle has the same problem again, the webbing does not retract. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but no repairs were made. Updated 3/9/2006 -
The drivers seat belt buckle failed, as a result, the seat belt did not latch. *ak the female receptacle buckle no longer worked. *tc
Vehicle was involved in a crash. Consumer hit vehicle that turned in front of consumer's vehicle at about 35 MPH. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained injuries.
Consumer complained about engine check light constantly coming on. He took vehicle to dealer several times, and the light kept coming on. Consumer was told by one dealer that he needed to have engine cleaned out and use a different gas. Consumer stated this he did. After a couple of days the light came on again. Also, consumer was told by one of the mechanics that the problem was the fuel line because it was possible that he used some contaminated gas. But, nothing will stop the check engine light from coming on.
Front turn signal and the rear running lights stopped working. A dealer examined the vehicle, and determined that the under dash wiring was defective. Manufacturer was not aware of the problem.
While driving at various speeds the transmission would down shift from high gear to lower gear and then lock up. The vehicle would jerk forward and remain in the lowest gear when this happened. The wheel would lock up just prior to being release. The vehicle has been to the dealer who changed the speed sensors 3 months before the transmission was replaced. *nlm the speed sensor was replaced 2 times. The pulse generator was replaced a total of 4 times. The thermostat has also been replaced. Also there was a tire label replacement. Stopper and elr seat belt was installed. Blade fuse and wire repairs. Hood latch cleaned. Dealership most recently found the transmission had internal problems and replaced the transmission and flushed the cooler lines.
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Questions about the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon
Is the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, fewer than a typical Tiburon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon?
Electrical system, with 8 complaints. Next is seat belts (6).
How many recalls does the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, equipment and power train.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon range from 22 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 27-28 highway.
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