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
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:39,383 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints
AIR BAGS
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 | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 | 1 | — | 39,383 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 3 | — | 46,852 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 73,850 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | 1 | — | 33,633 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 78,667 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 2 | — | 99,700 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 93,684 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | 29,750 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 125,594 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 53,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 102,966 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 16,900 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 19,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 16,837 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 16,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 | — | 1 | 62,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi |
Other Hyundai Tiburon Years
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