2001 Hyundai Tiburon problems

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Engine · 77,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise while driving. The noise level increased. The contact became aware of a crack in the exhaust manifold. The vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was repaired in 2010 under an unknown recall. The mechanic inspected the exhaust system however, the exhaust manifold was not replaced. The contact called jenkins hyundai of ocala (1602 sw college road, ocala, fl 34471, (352) 815-2533) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions where the exhaust manifold was inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2013 · Body · 120,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while having unrelated service to the vehicle by a local mechanic. The mechanic discovered rust on the rear passenger's side of the sub frame. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The contact did not have the sub frame replaced. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2011 · Seat belts · 74,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the drivers and passenger side seat belts have malfunctioned since she was unable to retract them. It took her approximately two to three attempts before she could fully extend the seat belts in order to securely close the latch. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. Updated 3/21/11 *cn the consumer discovered a recall was issued for the exact problem she experienced. However, her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Updated 06/03/11

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Body · PA

2001 hyundai tiburon. Consumer writes in regards to a rotten/rusted cross member *tgw the consumer received a call from a hyundai representative and was informed the claim would not be addressed. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle was not safe to drive.

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Seat belts · 55,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. While attempting to use the front driver seat belt the contact noticed that the belt would not retract and allow the seat belt to become loose. The seat belt failure was not diagnosed. There were no prior warnings. The current mileages were 55000 and the failure mileages were 104000.

Filed Oct 7, 2009 · Seat belts · 183,000 miles · VA

Seat belts do not extend properly on my 2001 hyundai tiburon. I contacted hyundai and my local service center and they said my vehicle was not covered under the existing recall that was issued in 2001 despite this vehicle having the exact same problem as described in the recall # 01v345000. The seatbelts snag and will not extend out properly to be used. It catches in the guide ring and you have to get out to correct the problem.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Engine · 20,000 miles · MS

Check engine light came on then 3 miles down the road the car died on the side of the road.. My catalytic converter died... Then in novemeber of 2006 replaced converter once again, then april of 2007 replaced converter again, replace 4 o2 sensors then march 2008 replaced converter 2 o2 sensors and a front axle.

Filed Jan 22, 2009 · Seat belts · 98,598 miles · MD

The driver & passenger seatbelts jam in the belt d-ring all the time. Recall 01-01-006 does not cover my vehicle. My vehicle has this problem.

Filed Dec 17, 2008 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · AL

As the original owner, I have 4 transmission repairs for my hyundai tiburon: 05/28/04 jim burke hyundai service invoice comments: ?customer states transaxle will not shift ? Stays in 3rd gear ? States has been advised needs TCM replaced ? Check transaxle operation and contact techline ? Check with a/t tester ? Not going into gear ? R&r and replace transaxle with reman unit and flush cooler.? The transmission stayed in 3rd gear. Hyundai replaced the transmission. 10/01/2004 the transmission slipped again. I have an invoice that states the *?locking clip off of right drive axle allowing fluid to leak out of axle seal ? Ordered locking clip ? Filled transaxle to correct level ? Advised customer of leak ? Customer to bring vehicle back for clip replacement.? *this indicates the clip was left off the last time the transmission was serviced by the dealership on 05/28/04, which suggesting negligence. 10/4/04 the following comments were taken from the invoice: ?customer states transaxle is slipping ? Leaking found axle clip missing allowing axle to move and fluid to leak. R&r right axle and replace retainer clip? 10/18/05 the following comments were taken from the invoice: ?customer state transaxle lurches or sticks while driving ? Perform scan test ? Code p0734 ? 4th gear error ? Road test vehicle ? Code reset ? Contact tech line ? Case #205359 r&r replace transaxle with reman unit and flush cooler? Because this was the second time I had a problem with the transmission recently, I asked the dealership for a new transmission instead of a manufactured one. The dealership would only give me a manufactured one. 03/28/08 invoice comments: ?automatic transaxle flush and replace fluid? There are no service comments regarding a transmission problem. The service cost me $191.12. 04/10/08 invoice comments: ?customer states check engine light came on ? Was advised has codes p0734 and p1624 ? Perform scan.

Filed Jun 18, 2007 · Seat belts · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the vehicle is under recall # 01v345000 (seat belts:front:webbing). The hyundai manufacturer and the dealer are not honoring the recall. The current mileage is 82,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.