Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. While driving 40 MPH in clear weather the contac's vehicle struck the rear of another vehicle. Only the passenger side air bag deployed, however, there was no passenger in the seat. The vehicle was destroyed, and has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer. The current and failure mileage were 27,000.
2003 Hyundai Tiburon airbags complaints
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This just happened one day. My air bag warning light came on the dash, and when I fastened in my seat belt it starts dinging like it's not fastened. It's annoying as I drive down the road. I've checked the air bag fuses and they are fine.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat belt and airbag lights illuminated. When the seat was repositioned, the seat belt light went out, but the airbag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not included in recall #02v290000, regarding seatbelts:front:buckle assembly due to the VIN. The service dealer determined the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced to fix the issue.
On october 28th at 11:00pm, we were driving at the rate of 55 to 60 MPH and we hit a deer. The deer was a buck and from my understanding, it would be worth 8 points while hunting. The deer smashed into the front my car and rolled many times on the left of us. The deer died instantly from the accident. When the impact happened, the car shut off and the only light on the dash board that was on was the airbag light. We could smell a burnt powder smell inside of the car as well. The airbags did not deploy. I am very concerned about this since we were going so fast and we hit a large deer head on. Even if the car is able to be fixed, I am going to be afraid to drive the car again or sell it to anyone due to the safety issues. I have called the dealer regarding this situation and I am waiting to hear back.
-4 transmission/clutch failures -defective brake line -defective wheel hub -defective wheel bearing and knuckle -many other dangerous defects -all were repaired, most were covered under warranty after much dispute -no old parts available, but all repair orders are.
Dt: the contact stated while driving at approxiatmately 40 MPH another vehicle pulled out in front of her this resulted in a frontal impact crash. The vehicle was totaled. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. Injuries where sustained. Seat belts where in use. Contact was unaware of a recall on the airbags for this type of vehicle before the accident. The recall # is 02v290000.
Since we purchased this vehicle new we have replaced the battery twice, the clutch, fly wheel, slave cylinder,three times, a coolant leak fixed, the window motor and it is currently at the repair shop. We also have had to replace all four tires and have the vehicle aligned. The air bag light is also on at this time. The thing that makes me angry is that a service technician has seen or vehicle twice and said our vehicle was fine. So, why did the clutch go out 10 days later?
I was driving 35+ miles per hour and rear ended a large truck. The air bag on the passenger side deployed (no one in passenger side),mine (driver side) did not deploy. 2003 hyundai tiburon,causing almost $9,000 damage. Dealership towed to,elhart in holland mi.,had no concern. Vehicle towed to denooyer chev. And the body shop manager,steve batts showed a great deal of concern. I contacted hyundai complaint dept.,and that person was non chalant about the episode. I still do not know if I have a deployable air bag on drivers side. Hyundai would not fix it! Or pay to have one either put in or to even test to see if it was defective. . I am paying for a vehicle in which I am not confident regarding its safety factor. Perhaps this could be a recall. I have gotten no where at this time,and am filing a formal complaint against hyundai and the dealership,elhart, who sold me this vehicle,sept 2002. If you cannot help,please direct me to an agency that will. Elise knapp.
My hyundai tiburon was partially submerged in flood water dec 26, 2003. The air bag light stays on but did, not deploy. At 10,000 mi I was told my warranty was canceled, eventhough I'm still the initial owner. There are several recalls on the vehicle. Since I still driving the vehicle, I need the recalls taken care of.
Air bag light comes on intermittently during vehicle operation. Brought vehicle to dealer without results. I am still fighting with them to look into this matter especially after reading all the complaints filed concerning air bag malfunctions. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of my family. Something must be done hyundai must be held accountable for their negligence.
The passenger side air bag deployed after the consumer bumped a divider in the road, at 30 MPH with the driver side of the vehicle. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, who sent written guidelines on air bag deployment, stating that the air bag should deploy on the passenger side if that was the side struck. *ak *sc
Front end collision driver airbag did not deploy, passanger side did, wire harness was defective at firewall.
While driving 70 MPH passenger's side air bag inadvertently deployed. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.
I was involved in a single car accident on I-75 near richmond, ky.. I hit a guard rail head on while avoiding another car. The passenger side airbag deployed, but the driver side did not. Injuries were head, neck , and back. Treated and released in hospital e r .
Low-speed collision with the front end, driver's side of my 2003 hyundai-tiburon resulted in only the passenger side air bag deploying.
Vehicle was involved in a head on collision and the air bags did not deploy.*mr the passenger of in the vehicle was injured.
Air bag light came on intermittently. Dealer serviced the vehicle on several occasions, but problem recurred. Consumers was concerned that it was not safe to drive the vehicle.
While driving, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The dealer was contacted as well as the manufacturer, however, neither is willing to assist the driver. Please provide further details.
Consumer complained about electrical problems which included the power windows, and the driver seat belt buckle wiring. Consumer received a recall notice on this matter, however, dealer refused to accommodate the consumer. *ak the air bad failed during a crash and the sun roof malfunctioned.
Consumer's daughter was driving at 30 MPH when the air bags deployed. It scared the driver, and she made a quick right turn. The vehicle hit the curb, and broke the rim on the passenger's side. *ak
Passenger airbag deployed for no reason. *ph *tt
The all-new 2003 hyundai tiburon boasted to deliver a perfect combination of stylish design, high quality and outstanding performance. In reality, the new vehicle, which I leased was plagued with numerous handicaps. The knob on stick shift keeps falling off-appears to be broken. Re-attached knob and centered face plate only to have knob fall off again still broken. July 18 2002 A/C fumes coming thru vents this is caused by grease on wheel from band clamp loose off cv boot. July 18 2002 steering wheel shakes at high speed- car sways at rear. Steering wheel off center, they adjusted, still shakes. July 18 2002 park and emergency brake defective. Park brake loose and brake light flashes. Emergency brake loose/does not hold, they fixed both, they are broken again jan 9th. Dec 18 2002 sunroof will not open requires a new motor and module, which was installed. When I picked up the car I tested it and it still would not open. They said make another appointment in the new year. Dec 18 2002 driver side window defective-goes up very slow yes, power window is dragging. We will order a new one. Jan 10/03 still no part. Bob (service manager) will call me when parts are in. Jan 17th, I called, yes parts are in, as per bob the letter is in the mail. As of feb 25/03 I have yet to receive that letter. May 15 2002 I bought (from hyundai showroom) blue neon lights for windshield wipers $22.59 had their service dept install them $30. The first time I washed my car they fell off. Yes, they were defective. June 11 hyundai re-installed my old ones and in doing so dented the car roof. Aug 28 2002 with the pending possibility of lay-off I went into the dealership to see what my options were. The manager directed me to call financial lynx leasing co. Financial lynx directed me to call dealership. The manager told me I could buy out my lease for $6000 at that time. Thank god I didn?t get laid-off. I am not looking to get out of my lease. Sincerely, carrie urbanowicz
While proceeding to enter an interstate and without warning passenger's side air bag deployed. Driver drove the vehicle to the dealership for inspection.
While driving approximately 30 MPH, the side air bag deployed inadvertently. As a result the vehicle swerved to the right and hit a curb. The vehicle sustain damage to the passenger side front tire, rim and suspension. *ak *nlm *la
The air bag warning light stays illuminated while driving. When this occurs the driver's side window is inoperative. Although the dealership has serviced the vehicle several times for this issue, the problem recurred.
While driving approximately 30 MPH, the driver's side, side impact air bag deployed for no reason, causing the car to swerve towards the right hitting the curb on the passenger side damaging the passenger side front tire and rim. As of today hyunday did not make any repairs or investigation of the deployment of the air bag. The car is parked at the dealer from september 21, 2003.
While driving 30 MPH side air bag inadvertently deployed, causing consumer to hit a curve. Vehicle sustained damage. Consumer took vehicle to dealership before this incident because air bag light was on while driving. However, this problem was not resolved.
Consumer stated while traveling at normal speed, another driver hit consumer which caused the throttle to stick. Consumer lost control and only the front passenger airbag deployed. The seat belt was on and consumer will send pictures. Please provide any further information.
Consumer stated that while driving at 45 MPH an accident occurred while trying to avoid a collision with a stalled vehicle in the highway. While avoiding the stalled vehicle consumer rolled into a ditch and rolled over several times. Consumer's seatbelt came undone, and the air bag did not deploy. After the accident something under the hood started smoking, and within ten minutes the entire car was consumed by the fire.
The vehicles hood popped up while driving which caused an accident. The driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.
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