The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Tiburon · 2001
2001 Hyundai Tiburon. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 400 and 63,000 miles. Median 20,000, from 6 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 37% |
| Brakes | 26% |
| Visibility | 26% |
| Electrical | 21% |
| Seat belts | 16% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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 49
Hyundai filed 49 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
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 | Regular | $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.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 2 | 8K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 2 | 8K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 4K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 1 | 2K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 1 | 1K |
Nearby model years
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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