1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON
4 recalls, 60 complaints - 79 TSBs
01V345000 Nov 6, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCO... Read more
Consequence
IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN ... Read more
00V095002 Jul 21, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE ... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
00V095001 Mar 28, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE ... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
97V026000 Feb 26, 1997
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.
Complaint Statistics
60 total complaints
6 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 5, 2014
Incident date: May 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V095001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), THERE WAS A PERSISTENT STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE BACK SEAT TO INSPECT THE ACCESS PORT FOR THE FUEL TANK AND DISCO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 4, 2009
Incident date: Jan 3, 2001
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V095002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THERE WAS NOT A REMEDY REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE INSPECTION THE "CHECK ENGINE" ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 26, 2008
Incident date: Mar 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK AS DETERMINED BY A PRESSURE CHECK. HYUNDAI WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 3, 2005
SMELLED GAS FUMES STRONGLY UPON FILL-UP FOR SEVERAL DAYS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK CAR IN. MECHANIC SAID RECALL #00V095002 WAS IN EFFECT ON MY VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS (TANK & CAP). DEALERSHIP ONLY REPLACED CAP BUT DID NOT TELL ME AT THE TIME. WENT TO ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 28, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2004
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND CAR BEGAN TO HEAT UP, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CAME ON AS WELL;TOOK IT IN FOR MAINTENANCE AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED AND REMAINS ON. *JB
AIR BAGS
Dec 28, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2004
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND CAR BEGAN TO HEAT UP, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CAME ON AS WELL;TOOK IT IN FOR MAINTENANCE AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED AND REMAINS ON. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 21, 2004
CONNSUMER STATED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Feb 17, 2004
Incident date: Feb 17, 2004
CONSUMER STATED DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD THE PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS NO RECALL ON FRONT SEAT BELT. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
May 11, 2003
Incident date: May 11, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD LATCH FAILED AND THE HOOD FLEW UP ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, DESTROYED THE HOOD AND LATCHES, DAMAGED THE ROOF, AND INJURED DRIVER. *NLM
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 21, 2002
6 TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED WITHIN 40,000 MILES...ALL REBUILT AND ALL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SLIPPING AND VERY HARD SHIFTING. I WOULD LIKE A TRANSMISSION THAT WORKS THE ENGINE AND ALL OTHER PARTS OF CAR ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. NOW DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO TELL ME THAT THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 5, 2002
Incident date: Jun 17, 2002
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. LIGHT FLASHES FIRST AND THEN STAYS ON. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME GOING IN FOR REPAIRS TO DEALER IN 6MONTHS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 13, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING GEARS SKIP BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR, AND ENGINE RACING UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 10, 2002
Incident date: Jan 8, 2002
ALL FOUR SEAT BELTS; DRIVER/ FRONT PASSENGER, AND TWO REAR ONES WILL NOT RETRACT AFTER BEING PULLED OUT, WHICH WILL NOT HOLD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 11, 2001
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING IN MAY OF 2000. CAR HAD APPROX. 40,000 MILES ON IT. DEALER REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. IN JULY OF 2001, THE NEW TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AGAIN. WE TOOK IT TO A NEW DEALER (TOM O'BRIEN HYUNDAI OF DANVERS). THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT BACK IN AUGUST OF ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 21, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH AND COMING OFF RAMP WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT JAMMED ON BRAKES AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO BACK OF OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 21, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH AND COMING OFF RAMP WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT JAMMED ON BRAKES AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO BACK OF OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS
Oct 10, 2001
Incident date: Sep 24, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. CLOCK SPRING HAS BEEN REPLACED A YEAR AGO. CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING THAT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 19, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
CONSUMER IS CALLING TO REPORT THAT VEHICLE HAS A FUEL LEAK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Feb 24, 1999
I HAVE HAD THIS CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM 5 TIMES. THEY HAVE REPLACED A PULSE GENERATOR SENSOR, HOWEVER, THE PART ONLY LAST ANYWHERE FROM 4 TO 7 MONTHS. THE LAST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT NEEDED A SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT. THEY ARE WILLING TO REPLACE THAT PART UNDER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Feb 24, 1999
I HAVE HAD THIS CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM 5 TIMES. THEY HAVE REPLACED A PULSE GENERATOR SENSOR, HOWEVER, THE PART ONLY LAST ANYWHERE FROM 4 TO 7 MONTHS. THE LAST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT NEEDED A SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT. THEY ARE WILLING TO REPLACE THAT PART UNDER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Feb 24, 1999
I HAVE HAD THIS CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM 5 TIMES. THEY HAVE REPLACED A PULSE GENERATOR SENSOR, HOWEVER, THE PART ONLY LAST ANYWHERE FROM 4 TO 7 MONTHS. THE LAST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT NEEDED A SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT. THEY ARE WILLING TO REPLACE THAT PART UNDER... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
RADIO MALFUNTIONING. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 6, 2000
THE VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR, DRAINED AND FOUND CONTAMINANTS. NLM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 1998
THE CD PLAYER SKIPS ALL THE TIME. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Sep 12, 1997
THE VEHICLE SPUTTERS AND ALMOST DIES DUE TO FOULED #4 WIRE AND PLUGS. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 1998
THE DOORS ALWAYS UNLOCK THEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF DUE TO LOOSE CONNECTION OF ALARM WIRING AND THE KEYLESS AND ALARM ARE INOPERATIVE. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 31, 2000
THIS MODEL VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 RECALLS ISSUES BOTH RELATED TO THE GAS TANK. PRIOR TO THE RECALLS BEING ISSUED I HAD A SEAL SOMEWHERE IN THE GAS TANK REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN I FILLED THE TANK ALL THE WAY GAS CAME OUT THE BOTTOM. I COULD SMELL THE FUMES OF GAS THEN TOO. I REPLACED THE GAS CAP WITH THE FIR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 16, 2000
DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING NEEDS TO REPLACED FOR DRIVER AIRBAG WHICH IS CAUSING AIRBAG TO BE INOPERATIVE, AND AIRBAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 7, 2000
Incident date: Jan 16, 2000
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH. FRONT END WAS TOTALLED, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG. VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AT A BODY SHOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 4, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH OR OVER VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATON. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 27, 1999
Incident date: Sep 25, 1999
I PARKED THE CAR. GOT OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SHUT THE DOOR. THE WINDOW SHATTERED. DOOR WAS NOT SHUT FORCEFULLY. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW OFF TRACK AND RAISES TOO HIGH. THIS MAY CAUSE WINDOW TO SHATTER ALSO. I BELIEVE THIS MAY HAVE BEEN WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 20, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF, AND CONSUMER HAS LOST ALL POWER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 20, 1999
WHEN DRIVIHG AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE IS STALLING AND JERKING AND THE CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER WITHIN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT, AND THE GAS WENT OUT. MANUFACTUREER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 20, 1999
WHEN DRIVIHG AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE IS STALLING AND JERKING AND THE CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER WITHIN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT, AND THE GAS WENT OUT. MANUFACTUREER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 20, 1999
WHEN DRIVIHG AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE IS STALLING AND JERKING AND THE CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER WITHIN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES WENT OUT, AND THE GAS WENT OUT. MANUFACTUREER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED AND LEAKED FLUID LEAKED, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH HOOD/DOOR WINDOW /LOCKS AND HANDLES, AS WELL AS HEADREST STAYING IN ONE POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED AND LEAKED FLUID LEAKED, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH HOOD/DOOR WINDOW /LOCKS AND HANDLES, AS WELL AS HEADREST STAYING IN ONE POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED AND LEAKED FLUID LEAKED, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH HOOD/DOOR WINDOW /LOCKS AND HANDLES, AS WELL AS HEADREST STAYING IN ONE POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED AND LEAKED FLUID LEAKED, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH HOOD/DOOR WINDOW /LOCKS AND HANDLES, AS WELL AS HEADREST STAYING IN ONE POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
ENGINE HEAD GASKET MALFUNCTIONED AND LEAKED FLUID LEAKED, WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH HOOD/DOOR WINDOW /LOCKS AND HANDLES, AS WELL AS HEADREST STAYING IN ONE POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACED TWICE WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. ALSO, HOOD FLEW OPEN WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH/ PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WINDOWS, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER HEAD RESTS WON'T STAY IN THE TOP POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Aug 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACED TWICE WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. ALSO, HOOD FLEW OPEN WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH/ PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WINDOWS, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER HEAD RESTS WON'T STAY IN THE TOP POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Aug 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACED TWICE WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. ALSO, HOOD FLEW OPEN WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH/ PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WINDOWS, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER HEAD RESTS WON'T STAY IN THE TOP POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Aug 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
DEFECTIVE ENGINE HEAD GASKET REPLACED TWICE WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. ALSO, HOOD FLEW OPEN WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH/ PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WINDOWS, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER HEAD RESTS WON'T STAY IN THE TOP POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Apr 30, 1999
FRONT END SUSPENSION NOISE DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE BUSHINGS.MJS
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1998
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Nov 3, 1998
ENGINE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING HESITATION, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS.MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 22, 1999
WIPER BLADES WORN REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 22, 1999
BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED CAUSING NOISE.MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
CONSUMER NOTICED REAR WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND SHATTERED FOR UNKNOWN REASON; VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN CONSUMER CLOSE IN GARAGE
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON
79 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 9 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 3 |
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-BD-007H-1
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-BD-007H
Mar 23, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
20-SS-001H
Feb 5, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
20-BE-001H
Jan 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-GI-006H
Oct 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and m
0540018
Nov 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT
151
Feb 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT
0804
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *NM
0340007
Mar 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ
0340022
Dec 1, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT
135
Sep 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OXYGEN SENSORS. *SC
0236028
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT
0290009
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG
0240016
Jun 1, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKING FROM OIL PAN GASKET. *JG
0240012
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH
0240010
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH
0250002
Jan 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER RATTLE NOISE REPAIR KIT. *TT
01400061
Dec 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG
0101006
Nov 1, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SUBJECT REGARDING TIBURON SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE STOPPER. *YD
010101
Jan 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT
0040005
May 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME TRANSAXLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 05/15/99 MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK IN THE BELLHOUSING BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT
0001004
Apr 1, 2000
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK PRESSURE CHECK CAMPAIGN 037 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE VACUUM FORMATION IN THE FUEL TANK. *ET
9936010
Jul 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
9940008
May 1, 1999
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT
9940005
May 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING DOUBLE CONE SYNCHRONIZER. *TT
9940004
Apr 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT
9940002
Mar 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT
9840013
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO IMPROVED 2-1 DOWNSHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC
9840007
Sep 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY. *YC
9850002
Aug 18, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SPECIFICATION ON REAR BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS. *YC
9807-9880009
Jul 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CORROSION MAY FORM AROUND THE EDGE OF THE SUNROOF LID PANEL LIP DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE WEATHERSTRIP AGAINST THE SUNROOF LID PANEL ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
9809006
Jun 1, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC
9820001
Feb 1, 1998
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
A PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BLOCK HEATER. *YC
97110199004
Nov 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
VARIOUS INFORMATION ON PROPER CARE FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS AND CORRECTIVE STEPS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. *YC
97110160007
Nov 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ON TORSION BARS, GAS STRUTS AND CHMSL. *YC
97100190014
Oct 1, 1997
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INFORMATION ON POWER WINDOW LOCK SWITCH OPERATION. *YC
970901400131
Sep 1, 1997
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
MODIFIED TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULES. *YC
97080190013
Aug 1, 1997
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT. *YC
97080140026
Aug 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW DOUBLE CONE SYNCHRONIZER. *YC
9740010
Jul 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONDITIONS WITH A SLIGHT SHIFT "FLARE" DURING THE 2ND TO 3RD GEAR UPSHIFT. *TT
9740013
May 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MODIFIED TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULES. *TW
97040012
May 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MANUAL TRANSAXLE POPPET VALVE DESIGN CHANGE. *TW
9701998
Mar 1, 1997
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
RECALL 97V-026 - THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR THERMAL SWITCH CIRCUIT CONTACT POINTS MUST BE CLEANED ON CERTAIN HYUNDAI VEHICLES WHICH FALL INTO THE FOLLOWING PRODUTION RANGES TO CORRECT A POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION OF WIPER OPERATION
9790005
Feb 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *TW
9797001
Feb 1, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TIBURON A/C SWITCH STICKING. *TW
9790006
Feb 1, 1997
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
THE REAR WIPER MOTOR IN THE 1997 TIBURON MAY STALL IN HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS. *TW
9760002
Feb 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TW
9790002
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ATM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR UPSHIFT DELAY DURING CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION. *TW
9760003
Feb 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TIBURON/ACCENT REAR SPOILER CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP. *TW
9709001
Feb 1, 1997
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
HDS ADAPTER CABLE HY02 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TW
9740002
Jan 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SHIFT CONDITION CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN INHIBITOR SWITCH. *TW
9720002
Jan 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE SEQUENCE FOR IN-LINE 4 CYLINDER ENGINES NOTED IN THE LISTED SHOP MANUALS IS INCORRECT. *JD
9760001
Jan 1, 1997
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE FOR SUNROOF ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. *JD
9650009
Oct 1, 1996
140000 AIR BAGS
BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW
9650009
Oct 1, 1996
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BRAKE BOOOSTER CHECK VALVE (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW
9650009
Oct 1, 1996
033200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW
HYUNDAI TIBURON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI TIBURON across all model years (1997, 2008).
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Total Recalls
1,058
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
134
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
HYUNDAI TIBURON - Year by Year
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