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2005 Hyundai Tiburon powertrain problems

severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500

Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500

What owners are reporting 8 most recent

powertrain · filed 11/02/2006

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 AUTHORIZED THE 5 HOURS THAT WILL TAKE TO DIAGNOSTIC WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR, I TOLD THEN THAT THIS CAR COME WITH 5 YEA…

powertrain · filed 11/01/2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CLUTCH WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER EXPLAINED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. ON OCTOBER 24, 2007, THE CLUTCH LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO FREE THE CLUTCH AND CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CLUTCH FAILED COMPLETELY AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS N…

powertrain · filed 10/30/2006

MY BRAND NEW HYUNDAI TIBURON'S CLUTCH FAILED. I FELT IT SLIPPING FOR A FEW DAYS, I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS SLIPPING BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER FELT A CLUTCH SLP UNTIL THIS NEW CAR, AND IT WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER AND GOT IT TOWED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE CLUTCH WAS "WASTED" AND IT WOULD COST $1400.00 TO REPLACE. THIS CLUTCH WAS LESS THAN 18 MONTHS OLD AND I HAVE DRIVEN MANUAL FOR YEARS PRIOR TO THIS CAR. I …

powertrain · filed 09/02/2008

CLUTCH IS MY 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON IS MALFUNCTIONING, DEALER SAYS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE WEAR AND TEAR PART, AFTER SEARCHING INTERNET FORUMS FOUND THAT ALOT OF CLUTCH/FLYWHEEL PROBLEMS ARE OCCURRING IN SIMILAR VEHICLES FROM HYUNDAI. CAUSE APPEARS TO BE MANUFACTURES DEFECT THAT THEY ARE NOT ADDRESSING. ONLY 60K MILES ON VEHICLE AND HAVE DRIVEN A STICK SHIFT FOR LAST 10 YEARS REGULAR WEAR…

powertrain · filed 08/30/2015

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CLUTCH, DUAL FLY WHEEL ENTIRE CLUTCH SYSTEM 3 TIMES NOW IN THE LAST 3 1/2 YEARS. EACH TIME COSTING ME ANYWHERE FROM $2400,- $3,400. NO WAY SHOULD A CLUTCH NEED REPLACED THAT MUCH THAT SOON, EACH CLUTCH LASTED APPROX 13 MONTHS. HYUNDAI WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM YET THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING SAME ISSUES. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT. WHO CAN AFFORD THIS MU…

powertrain · filed 08/26/2007

CLUTCH SLIPPAGE ON MY 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON SE WHICH I REPORTED TO MY DEALER AT LAX HYUNDAI BEFORE I REACH 60,000 MILES, I WAS THEN TOLD THAT IT WAS GOING TO COST ME UPWARDS TO 800 PLUS DOLLARS JUST TO HAVE IT REPLACE. MY CAR IS WARRANTED UPTO 100,000 MILES UNDER THE HPP PROGRAM WHICH COVER MOSTLY ALL COMPONENTS ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE THAT I AM HAVING WITH MY CAR WHICH WAS PURC…

powertrain · filed 08/04/2006

I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON ON MARCH 09, 2005 IN CINCINNATI, OHIO. AT ABOUT 9,000 MILES I NOTICED THE CAR WAS BEHAVING DIFFERENTLY. BY 16,000 MILES EVEN I WHO AM NOT MECHANICAL COULD FIGURE OUT THAT THE CLUTCH WAS FAILING. I WAS AMAZED THAT THIS COULD BE THE CASE WITH SO FEW MILES ON IT, HOWEVER. AT THIS TIME I AM LIVING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SO I CAN SAFELY SAT THAT AT LEAST 2500 …

powertrain · filed 07/31/2006

I DRIVE A 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON V6 WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. AFTER LESS THAN 25K MILES MY CLUTCH STARTED ACTING UP BY NOT DISENGAGING THE ENGINE WHEN PRESSING THE CLUTCH DOWN. THIS HAPPENED SUDDENLY ONE DAY WHEN I WAS AT A LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I PUT IT INTO FIRST AND THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD AND STALLED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED A COMPLETE NEW CLUT…

Common questions

How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?

It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.

At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to powertrain?

No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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