While driving approximately 45 MPH, I downshifted to make a turn. The pressure plate and flywheel collided and ripped each other apart, resulting in nearly $2000 in repair. Dealership blamed failure on clutch pad. Car was 8 months old.
2003 Hyundai Tiburon transmission complaints
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Clutch failure in new hyundai tiburon resulting in near accident - problem has recurred at intervals of 2000 - 4000 miles. Ate is estimated for first incident of four.
Vehicle experienced clutch assembly failure. While driving, suddenly driver was unable to shift gear. Shift lever will not move. Dealership replaced the part, problem recurred.
The clutch assembly started to slip, which almost caused a collision.
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