2001 Hyundai TIBURON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
63,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 36 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 22.2% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 13.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Equipment | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 3 |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 6; Equipment: 4; Seat Belts: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 3; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 3; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 4; 2003: 8; 2004: 6; 2005: 2; 2006: 4; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2013: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10007886 · 2003-02-20 (February 20, 2003)
ON AUGUST 25F 2002 MY FIANCE' WAS DRIVING MY 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON WHICH I HAD PURCHASED NEW IN FEBRUARY OF 2002. HE WAS CUT OFF BY A PERSON DRIVING A CHEVY BLAZER. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE TIBURON STRUCK THE TRUCK IN THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. MY FIANCE' WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATLY 30-35 MILES AN HOUR AT IMPACT. THE TIBURON INCURRED JUST UNDER $6000 IN DAMAGES INCLUDING REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT CRACKED THE TRANSMISSION CASE. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007886 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023760 · 2003-06-25 (June 25, 2003)
MY VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES, BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER HAS DONE REPAIRS AND CORRECT TO SOME EXTENT. HOWEVER, MANY ISSUES HAVE NOT BEEN ADDRESSED OR REMEDIED AND NOW THEY REFUSE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023760 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011248 · 2003-03-10 (March 10, 2003)
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE REAR TIRES LOCKED UP, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011248 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025223 · 2003-07-01 (July 1, 2003)
IN THE 23 MONTHS I HAVE HAD MY CAR I HAVE HAD ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REPLACED: 2 BATTERIES, 3 ALTERNATORS, A FEUL PRESSURE REGULATOR, A GASKET VALVE, A MANIFOLD, A CATALIC CONVERTER, A 3 TRANSMISSIONS (4 IF YOU INCLUDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS IN THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT). I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 26 MILES ON IT. THE VERY FIRST WEEKEND I HAD THE CAR THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE PUT 66,000 MILES ON THIS CAR, BUT AM STILL DEALING WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION THEY PUT IN THERE A COUPLE WEEKS AGO IS S…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025223 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033626 · 2003-08-11 (August 11, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS FAILED, AND TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10033626 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069836 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
RADIO NOT WORKING AT ALL 3X HAVE HAD REPLACED BEGINNING 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE AND LAST DATE WAS DEC 2002/DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW STICKING/PASSENGER SIDE WIPER NOT WORKING/LEATHER INTERIOR PEELING/FUSE BOX HANGING FROM DASH/WIPERS MAKING DINGING SOUND EVERYTIME THE CROSS WINDOW/SQUISHING SOUND INSIDE OF STEERING COLUM/DOME LIGHT NOT WORKING/ I BELIEVE THERE IS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE CAR BUT DEALER JUST KEEPS REPLACING RADIO AND FIXING WHAT EVER ELSE IS WRONG AT THAT TIME,CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW!! THIS CAUSES…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10069836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065837 · 2004-04-09 (April 9, 2004)
FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID CAUSE WAS A FUEL LEAK. CAR HAD REG. MAINTANCE AND NO ACCIDENTS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065837 at NHTSA ↗