Complaints
69
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Hyundai Tiburon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:44,133 mi
Crash-related:5
#26 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:40,250 mi
#34 complaints
Other Equipment
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 44,133 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 40,250 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,133
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,250
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Hyundai Tiburon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 Hyundai Tiburon has 69 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (6 complaints, avg 44,133 mi); Automatic Transmission (6 complaints, avg 40,250 mi); Other Equipment (4 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 2001 Hyundai Tiburon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,192 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon include 9 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 10 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 2001 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 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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