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1997–2008 · 12 model years

Hyundai Tiburon recalls & problems by year

27 recalls and 762 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2003328 complaints
Most recalls20039 recalls
Crashes reported99in owner complaints
Injuries reported693 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01002003004001997: 36 complaints, 4 recalls1998: 26 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 26 complaints, 3 recalls2000: 58 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 36 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 2 complaints, 4 recalls2003: 328 complaints, 9 recalls2004: 82 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 43 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 64 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 42 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 19 complaints, 1 recalls1997199920012003200520072008
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2008 Tiburon—19–23 mpg1192000
2007 Tiburon—19–23 mpg1429060
2006 Tiburon—19–23 mpg1646060
2005 Tiburon—19–23 mpg1438161
2004 Tiburon—19–23 mpg08211071
2003 Tiburon—19–23 mpg9328337211
2002 Tiburon—19–23 mpg421000
2001 Tiburon—22–24 mpg1366170
2000 Tiburon—22–24 mpg15810090
1999 Tiburon—22–23 mpg3265040
1998 Tiburon—22–23 mpg1263010
1997 Tiburon—21–23 mpg4365020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train326
  • Air bags162
  • Electrical system75
  • Seat belts74
  • Exterior lighting41
  • Visibility37
  • Suspension34
  • Engine and engine cooling33