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Hyundai Tiburon

2003–2006 only

230 classified complaints 1 recall

2003–2006 Hyundai Tiburon models have 230 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 79,961 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Tiburon report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2006

2007–2008

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2006 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 64 complaints

Median onset: 79,961 miles. 18.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 47 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 36 complaints

Median onset: 96,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 14 complaints

Median onset: 51,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 120,063 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 10 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 7 complaints

Median onset: 102,966 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 6 complaints

Median onset: 146,400 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2006 model years. See the full Hyundai Tiburon report for every year and full specs/safety data.