Complaints
58
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Injuries
14
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Hyundai Tiburon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
Avg mileage:26,447 mi
#26 complaints
Manual Transmission
Avg mileage:39,383 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:46,852 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 8 | — | — | 26,447 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 6 | 1 | — | 39,383 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 46,852 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 73,850 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,447
Manual Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,383
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,852
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,850
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Hyundai Tiburon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Hyundai Tiburon has 58 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Power Train:Clutch Assembly with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Clutch Assembly (8 complaints, avg 26,447 mi); Manual Transmission (6 complaints, avg 39,383 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 46,852 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 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 43,808 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon include 14 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 3 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 2005 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 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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