2004 Hyundai Tiburon problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints about the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 38% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 20.4%.
Complaints108
Crashes12
Fires0
Injuries8
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Power train 38.0% · 41
Air bags 20.4% · 22
Electrical system 7.4% · 8
Exterior lighting 6.5% · 7
Steering 2.8% · 3
Suspension 2.8% · 3
Structure 2.8% · 3
Seat belts 2.8% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 8 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 43,062 miles.
In owners' own words
When shifting, the vehicle did not respond to the gears and the rpm's revved high. Also a burning smell entered the passenger cabin and the driver shut the vehicle off. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The cause of the problem had not been determined. *Jb the clutch popped and was hard to depress. The rpm's went over 6k and smoke had come from the left side of the engine. *Sc Power train · reported at 300 miles
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle failed to shift gears. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that that the clutch and fly wheel failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Djr Power train · reported at 110,000 miles
I have owned a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon since jan of 2005, it was purchased brand new with 2 miles on it. Since about 10k miles, my clutch has been slipping, Hyundai refuses to fix it under their warranty, stating it is a wearable part. I have been driving manual transmission cars for almost 25 years.. And this is the first clutch I have had go out, let alone at such low mileage. Power train · reported at 10,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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