2002 Hyundai Tiburon Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon.

20012003
Complaints
3
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2002 Hyundai Tiburon Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Tire Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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2002 Hyundai Tiburon — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has 3 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1 complaints); Tire Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2002 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 Hyundai Tiburon?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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