2005 Hyundai Tiburon: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 43 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (36% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2005
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked fuel profusely, especially when parked on an incline. An unknown red indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to shaker's family hyundai (203-754-9494, located at 674 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795) where a smoke test was performed. The dealer diagnosed that there was a fuel leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,966.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2019
“Front right control arm rusted until it failed while driving. Very dangerous! 2003 hyundai tuburons have a recall for this but 2005 does not. It should because hyundai obviously did not fix that underlying issue.”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2017
“Takata recall, couldn't see for a week. Was cut up on left side as was vision gone on left. Suffered and still suffering brain damage from airbag hitting me so hard. That car has ruined my life. I constantly shake from neck up on left side. I wish I would if died in the accident. That's how much it has affected me. I stay in the house by myself all day, every day. Its so embarrassing for me. Severe depression and anxiety have started also. Thank you hyundai for ruining my life at 43 years old. I was stopped at a red light and the woman behind me never slowed down at 55 mph.”Owner report · Wheels · Oct 2015
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the front driver's side control arm had become separated from the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 86,000. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2014
“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”Owner report · Tires · Nov 2013
“When you are starting out or driving the engine revs up and the gears slip and hesitate going into gear, the gears are slipping bad. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2012
“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 much work every year? No one. I have spent close to $10,000 on 3 clutch jobs in 3 years. I'm taking it to bbb as well.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that when the air conditioner was activated, the indicator light illuminated intermittently or would become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions. The blower switch was replaced twice. In addition, the blower switch casing and wires were melted. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2012
“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 it, they do not even make that tire anymore. They will sell me 2 new p6 tires for full price. Contacted the president and vice president of pirelli, [xxx], and[xxx] asking for two new p4 replacements. Neither responded. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Tires · Nov 2011
“Steering had a twitch which mad it a challenge to steer, as a result which led to a crash the passenger front tie rod assembly cracked while driving at 35 mph, and disengaged from the vehicle and the vehicle then dipped to the ground suddenly and bounced causing the vehicle to literally go airborn for a brief moment which then caused the vehicle to go out of control. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE BEGINNING ON APRIL 8, 2005, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES. HYUNDAI WILL ARRANGE TO PICK UP AND RETURN THEIR VEHICLES AFTER REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Is the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. The most complained-about area is power train (36% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Hyundai Tiburon problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 53,200 miles or less.
Does the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering:linkages:tie rod assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.