hyundai Tiburon problems
0 safety recalls. 43 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
PURCHASED 4 NEW PIRELLI P4 205/55R16 91H TIRES ON 11/1/10 FROM NASHUA WHOLESALE TIRE IN NASHUA NH. AFTER 15K MILES TWO OF THE TIRES ARE ALMOST BALD. THESE TIRES CARRY A 65K MILE WARRANTY. RETURNED TO DEALER SEEKING REPLACEMENTS. DEAL WAS RUDE AND SAID PIRELLI WILL NOT COVER…
BOUGHT TWO NEW FRONT TIRES FOR TIBURON. NEXEN N5000 215/45R17 ON 10/15/2013. WITHIN THREE WEEKS THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE DEVELOPED A FLAT ON 11/7/13 IE WITHIN THREE WEEKS. NEVER HAPPENED WITH ANY TIRES. WHY THIS ONE? *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT…
I HAVE A 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON WITH LESS THAT 20000 MILES ON IT, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER ( RICK CASE HYUNDAI) ON WESTON, FLORIDA BECAUSE THE GEARS WHEN I SHIFT ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, I LEFT THE CAR IN THE DEALER AND I RECEIVE A CALL FROM RICK CASE STATING THAT I HAVE TO…
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Common questions
Is the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 18 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Hyundai Tiburon has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 43 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.