Complaints
429
Crashes
44
Fires
11
Injuries
33
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Hyundai Tiburon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1123 complaints
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
Avg mileage:33,381 mi
#241 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:61,608 mi
Crash-related:11
Fires:1
#333 complaints
Manual Transmission
Avg mileage:44,392 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 123 | — | — | 33,381 mi | |
| Airbags | 41 | 11 | 1 | 61,608 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 33 | — | — | 44,392 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | 3 | 2 | 85,191 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 19 | 8 | — | 46,266 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 15 | — | — | 73,362 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 11 | 1 | 1 | 57,266 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 9 | — | — | 17,976 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | 1 | 81,897 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 73,158 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | 64,232 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 6,333 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 89,020 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 5 | — | — | 53,360 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | 1 | 70,031 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 103,800 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 2 | — | 27,933 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
123
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,381
Airbags
41
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,608
Manual Transmission
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,392
Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
85,191
Air Bags:Frontal
19
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,266
Seat Belt Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,362
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,266
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,976
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,897
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,158
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,232
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,333
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,020
Parking-Brake Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,360
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,031
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,800
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,933
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Hyundai Tiburon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has 429 NHTSA complaints, 44 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Power Train:Clutch Assembly with 123 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Clutch Assembly (123 complaints, avg 33,381 mi); Airbags (41 complaints, avg 61,608 mi); Manual Transmission (33 complaints, avg 44,392 mi). 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 2003 Hyundai Tiburon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,288 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon include 44 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 33 injuries, and 1 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 2003 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Hyundai Tiburon?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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