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All cars · Hyundai Tiburon · 2000

2000 Hyundai Tiburon. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints36NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Seat belts36%
Lights25%
Airbags19%
Tires8%
Electrical8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3680700

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 01V345000 Nov 2001 Seat Belts / Front / Webbing

    Defect. 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 INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.

    Risk. 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 A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Manufacturer communications 46

Hyundai filed 46 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Subject regarding front brake caliper rattle noise repair kit
  • Subject on automatic transaxle harsh or delayed park reverse or park drive engagement
  • Subject regarding automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed shifts

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD21 / 29 / 24Regular$2,600
2.0L 4-cylAuto 4-spdFWD19 / 28 / 22Regular$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 1997–2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 666K views.

TopicVideosViews
Oil leaks & gaskets28K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition28K
Spark plugs & ignition coils14K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors12K
Infotainment, battery & electrical11K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2000–36–Seat belts
2001–19–Airbags
2002–2–Brakes
200353718041,205Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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