Complaints
76
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Hyundai Tiburon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
#27 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:6
#36 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 6 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 30,876 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 49,317 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Hub | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,876
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,317
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Hub
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Hyundai Tiburon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Hyundai Tiburon has 76 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Exterior Lighting:Headlights with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon?
Top reported problems: Exterior Lighting:Headlights (9 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (7 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 39,258 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Hyundai Tiburon?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tiburon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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