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2002 Hyundai Tiburon problems

The most common problem on the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Tiburon model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
93/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
34
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
19-23mpg

The worst 2002 Hyundai Tiburon problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 4

Fuel system, gasoline: storageReported July 26, 2004 · 919 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.
Risk
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1‑800‑981‑0188.

Recall number 04V369000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported April 9, 2004 · 263,968 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
Risk
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 04V178000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported December 3, 2003 · 1,993 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.
Risk
Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering gearbox mounting brackets may result in rear brake tube wear and corrosion, increasing the risk of brake fluid leakage. Brake fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. Owner notification began january 22, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 03V496000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported July 22, 2003 · 312,292 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. Two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. On vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. On vehicles that are not equipped with ABS, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.
Risk
Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. Owner notification began on october 13, 2003. Owners should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 03V257000 · Recall details

See all 4 recalls for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon

Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon 34

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 34 bulletins for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon

2002 Hyundai Tiburon fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cylFWD2027-2823
2.7L 6‑cylFWD16-172419-20

What 2002 Hyundai Tiburon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Tires · 27,500 miles · MD

Front passenger side tire produced a bubble. However, the second and third tires produced the same bubbles. *ak

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 43,000 miles · CA · crash

While traveling at 70 MPH, the consumer applied the brakes and the steering wheel had gone to the left and caused the consumer to hit the guardrail. The vehicle was totaled upon impact. Also, none of the air bags deployed. *ak *scc the c onsumer belived there was a problem with the ABS as well.

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Questions about the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon

Is the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon, fewer than a typical Tiburon model year.

What is the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon year score?

The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon scores 93 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Hyundai Tiburon: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon have?

4 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

What year does the Hyundai Tiburon have bad airbags?

The Hyundai Tiburon model years with the most airbags complaints are 2003 (71 complaints), 2004 (21 complaints) and 2007 (13 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon get?

Official estimates for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon range from 19 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 27-28 highway.

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