2003 Hyundai Tiburon: power window failure

Filed May 4, 2015 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · VA

I am the original owner of a 2003 hyundai tiburon. I have had problems with my automaticd trunk release not work as well as my driver side power window not working. My car is not under warranty because it is 12 years old, however it only has 64,000. I have talked with other tiburon owners who have and are experiencing the same problem. I see no recalls on my vehicle for this issue. My concern is we have been to several salvage places to look for a motor and the tiburons which were on property all had the window motors sold already. This made me wonder if there have been other reports of this same issue I am having. My car will not pass inspection because of the power window issue. Are you aware of any issues.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 47,000 miles · MA

2003, tiburon, drivers side window won't roll down, passengers side really slow, digital radio can't read number or letters. Have changed head lights numerous time since purchasing the vehicle brand new in 2003. Problems with the sunroof operation (opening-closing) glaze on paint peeling on side view mirrors as well as spoiler. Any solutions for all these problems

Filed Sep 25, 2009 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · CA

I 'm financing a hyundai tiburon 2003 and the air bag in the front drivers side has been malfunctioning, the light is on and has been on. Also the windows wont roll down and the oxygen sensors have gone out as well. Is there any remedy that can be done for my car since I owe 9,000.00 dollars on it to fireside bank?

Filed Aug 14, 2007 · Electrical · KS

Numerous electrical problems with this car from the beginning. Within the first year of ownership, had to replace the window motor for the passenger side window. At less than 4 years of ownership, have replaced the battery twice, due to interior and dashboard lights that stay on and drain the battery. At about 60,000 miles, the left blinker came on continuously and stayed on, draining the car's battery. I had to disable the turn signals entirely, and now have to signal with my arm out the window. It will be over $1,000 to replace the body control module to fix the problem with the turn signal. The motor for the passenger side window is also broken again. If the motor for the driver side window goes, I will be unable to signal turns.

Filed Sep 17, 2005 · Transmission, Visibility · 6,000 miles · TX

On july 04 2003, we purchased a 2003 new hyundai tiburon from philpott motors in nederland. The VIN[xxx]. It started on dec 19, 20031 when the passenger window motor had to be replaced under warranty. Then, on dec. 22, 20031 the vehicle had a coolant leak that was repaired under warranty. On february 16, 2004 the clutch went out all of a sudden with any warning. To april of 2003. In which all the parts they replaced have a production date of april 2003. In august of 2004 seven months later the clutch went out again on ih10 during noon traffic they would not cover it. The mechanic at transmission exchange told him that was not the case and that he stated that the slave cylinder was probably bent prior to their repairs six months ago. My complaint to philpott that if they agreed to cover the slave cylinder why would they not cover all the charges due to the fact this is a pull/push and if the salve cylinder was bent that it would cause this type of damage to the clutch. They refused to cover it costing $1,920.85. On september 16, 2005 the battery went out. . In august of 2005 the battery went out again. On the last week of august my daughter brought the vehicle to be serviced and asked why the air bag light was on and the technician told her the car was fine that he did not note any problems and that the light was on because it was telling her that everything was working. On september 05, the clutch started slipping again and we have parked the vehicle. Everyone has been told the exact line. It was the driver and it's a wear and tear item. Like the dealers have been told what update: the hyundai rep stated that there was not any abnormal wear on my clutch that the flywheel was the problem and that we would have to pay to have it fixed because, the flywheel is not covered under the warranty. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

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?

Filed Apr 17, 2004 · Transmission · 28,065 miles · OK

I own an 03' 5spd tiburon gt although I love my car, the look,feel,and comfort it affords me as a daily driver. It has been plagued with many defective parts from sunroof track (twice) , leaky sunroof onto factory amp (in heavy rain) , alternator(exibited noise and smell batt. Light came on),drivers side window motor(thankfully window stuck in closed position). The most disconcerting problem of all however is the clutch assembly.the first clutch failed after only 6052miles and was replaced under warranty but on the service invoice it states "advised customer 1 time replacement on cluch and related componets" so much for the great warranty. Now my tibby has 28000 miles on it and the clutch has "wore out" again, only this time the incident occured in a congested highway during 5:00 traffic. I depressed the clutch only to recieve a chrrssshhh noise,the clutch wouldent allow me to engage any gear I was almost rearended which I'm sure would've caused a pile up. Swerving into the adjacent lane to avoid impact,I pressed the flashers and coasted my way throuch traffic. The dealership insists my "driving habbits" are the cause of the problem. I have driven many manual cars and have had no clutch issues on any of them. This is ridiculous 2 clutches in 28000miles something is really wrong,I know there are many of us out there with this same problem if your reading this now chances are you have the same problem. Dont take it,file complaints, spread the word, we've got to keep huyndai honest if enough of us complain they will have to fix this problem and if you've already paid for a new clutch you could get deserved rembursement. The bottom line your not alone lets help eachother with this.