2003 Hyundai Tiburon suspension problems

13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 65,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front
3
Rear
1
Front: control arm
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Hyundai Tiburon suspension problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 10

Related recalls

Suspension: front: control armReported April 16, 2009 · 160,904 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Hyundai is recalling 160,904 my 2001-2003 elantra and my 2003 tiburon vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt used during the winter months in these jurisdictions may result in internal corrosion and thinning of the steel in the front lower control arms. The corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm's upper and lower panels become perforated. A perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis.
Risk: The fracturing of the control arm could an owner's control over their vehicle that may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms for corrosion damage. If specified levels of internal corrosion damage are found, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms incorporating additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front lower control arms do not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the front lower control arms and will treat the front lower control arms with rust-proofing materials to arrest the internal corrosion process. These procedures will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 17, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 09V125000 · Recall details

What 2003 Hyundai Tiburon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Suspension · 111,752 miles · IN

Crossmember or cradle badly corroded

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Suspension · 194,356 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. While driving 5 MPH, the lower control arm fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v125000 (suspension). The vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, the repair failed to remedy the failure. The dealer coated the lower control arm with wax. The contact was concerned that the remedy was not sufficient enough to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,356.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 8,000 miles · FL

I have never received any recall notices at my address, by phone email, not even face to face with the dealer when I took the car to the dealership. I stumbled across this by accident trying to find online how to fix my electronic key, that was friday, february, 28, 2014. From 2002 to now, no mail, except to extend my warranty. They could reach me then. The dealer never informed me or said anything about a recall on my airbags, light has been on for years, I was told the airbag was no big deal, seatbelt replacement, fuel tank, suspension, I got locked in the car and I couldn't get out, I never know if I will be able to get my car to unlock. It locks itself which is scary, I am florida and if I get locked in again, with no A/C I can die quickly, it is called barters syndrome so I am on disability, I cannot keep potassium in my body which in a car locked in I could easily die, I can the dealer didn't utter the work recall or anything close to the word. He gave me prices to fix all these problem on the link below he is giving me these prices like I have to fix these at my expense am supposed to fix these recalls. If I can't get help or guidance I just the car the until it does kill me., then my family will sue, will sue hyundai and anyone else. The neurosurgeon's at mayo clinic said if I have an accident I will either be dead or in a wheelchair. How do I find any one to help the car has on it at this time 3/4/14, 42,282 thousand miles. Http://www.automd.com/recall/hyundai_m/tiburon_mm/2003_y/.

Filed Aug 15, 2013 · Suspension · 104,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while entering a driveway, he heard a cracking noise as the passenger's side of the vehicle lowered. The control arm had become detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the passenger's side control arm was rusted. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Suspension · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. The contact became aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v125000 (suspension: front: control arm). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did stated that they would contact the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 20, 2012 · Body, Steering · 65,000 miles · KY

The lower control arm rusted and broke allowing the wheel to break lose and tilt in at the bottom. Had this happened at highway speeds the results likely would have been loss of control and crash. It's a defect hyundai is aware of but failed to notify all owners. And hyundai is shorting the recall to certain states blaming the issue on road salt corrosion. While in fact it is a huge problem that hyundai is ignoring and leaving their consumers in harms way. There has to be many hyundai vehicle owners driving today in cars that are ticking time bombs. People will be hurt or killed if action is not taken very soon. All vehicles effected by this same manufacturing flaw are very dangerous to operate.

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Suspension · NH

Hyundai attempted fix on control arm, cause arm to fail completely across control arm area where a hole was drilled in an attempt to remedy pounding issue... Control should have been replaced, may result in death or damaged to property...

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owned a 2003 hyundai tiburon. While driving 45 MPH and making a right turn, he could feel a hard vibration and he could feel one of the rear wheels folding under the vehicle. The vehicle sprung front end forward into a ditch. The contact was transported by an ambulance to the nearest hospital. A police report was filed. The front control arm snapped and caused the wheel separation, which was discovered after the crash. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were under 45,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2009 · Suspension · 98,337 miles · MA

Luckily driving slowly...applied my brakes and the passenger wheel turned inward causing the car to hop. The lower control arm on that side had rotted and failed leaving no control to steer that wheel. Car was towed and repaired at a aaa repair station. Have the rotted part(the lower control arm). I never received a recall for this from hyundai.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Airbags, Brakes · 44,000 miles · MD

Clutch failed at 44,000 miles after buying car used. Service department would not fix , stated it was wear and tear. Cost $1500 to fix. Airbag light stays on, past 65,000 so service department wont fix it unless I pay for it. Hatch back latch wont work, $200 to fix that. Headlights burn out every other month. Brought car to service center because of a noise in the front of car. Said they couldnt hear anything. 2000 miles over my warrentee brought car back because it was getting worse, said it was front wheel assembly and would cost $1000 to fix. During cold weather emergency brake sticks took it in and they couldnt find anything wrong, go figure. Seats wont latch sometimes after letting someone out from the back. Is there a end to the problems that I have with this hyundai.

Questions about the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon suspension

Does the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Hyundai Tiburon suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 09V125000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.