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2004 Hyundai Tiburon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, most often about the transmission (48% of complaints, typically around 31,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Tiburon model year since 2000.
Complaints82
Recalls0
Crashes reported11
Fires reported0
Injuries reported71 death reported
Most common 2004 Hyundai Tiburon problems
Transmission
39 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, manual transmission, driveline, automatic transmission.
The clutch on my 2004 Hyundai Tiburon failed at 32,000 miles. It necessitated the replacement of the clutch and flywheel, at an expense of about $2,500.00 the clutch failed me while I was on the freeway, 1200 miles from my home.
I have a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon gt. I only have 33000 miles on the vehicle, and already having problems with the clutch. I have checked many chat rooms and forums and there are many others with this same vehicle having the same problems. This is a recurring issue with many Tiburon owners with relatively low miles. I do…
Air bags
21 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the airbag sensor within the front seat belts needed to be replaced. After the replacement, the airbag light illuminated. The manufacturer was alerted.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In 2006, while driving at an unknown speed, the driver side air bag deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not find any defect. The contact's son was involved in a fatal crash with a school bus. The seat air bags failed to deploy. The contact feels that if…
Electrical
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 112,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
I have a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon gt. While I was driving and switched it the right turn signal, it would not turn off. I pulled over and was unable to get it off. Even after shutting off the car and removing the key, the turn signal remained on. The only way to turn it off was to remove the bulbs front the front and rear…
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the turn signal switch did not function when the left turn signal was turned on. The battery failed to function properly as long as the turn signal fuse was in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the body control…
Lights
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 115,500 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal, tail lights.
I have a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon gt. While I was driving and switched it the right turn signal, it would not turn off. I pulled over and was unable to get it off. Even after shutting off the car and removing the key, the turn signal remained on. The only way to turn it off was to remove the bulbs front the front and rear…
The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the turn signal switch did not function when the left turn signal was turned on. The battery failed to function properly as long as the turn signal fuse was in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the body control…
Suspension
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: rear.
Dt: contact states during routine maintenance of his vehicle, it was determined the rear tires on the vehicle needed to be replaced. The consumer contacted the vehicle manufacturer; they told him to contact the tire manufacturer. Upon examination, the michelin dealership stated the rear end was out of align causing…
The lower control arm completely rusted through. Have pictures. Son driving car on our driveway and car started making noise and started pulling hard to the left. Drove back to house to inspect and lower control arm on drivers side had rusted apart allowing tire to be uncontrollable. Contacted Hyundai and they say…
Brakes
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: foundation components.
Car drove fine one night, next morning the rear brakes were locked up. The car has 30,000 miles on it and the rear breaks were wore down just to where the warning squeal plate was starting to rub on the rotor (so there was still some pad left). I think what caused the brakes to lock up is the automatic adjusting screw…
This is the third time I have had a brake line replaced because according to my mechanic, the poor design allows for the brake line to rub against the shock which eventually wears a hole through the brake line. I've had three separate incidents where my brake pedal has gone completely to the floor. I've had to use my…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: sidewall, rim.
17" ten spoke mag wheel cracked resulting in instantaneous loss of tire air. This wheel is eom and has no visible damage. Had this occurred at highway speed, or on a curve it would have caused loss of vehicle control and a potentially fatal accident.
Body and structure
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
Three engine's have been replaced in my vehicle. After the last engine replacement several bolts have fallen out of the engine support bracket. Several other bolts ate loose or ready to fall out. Nothing has been done yet. I have filed a case with the bbb.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Hyundai Tiburon recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (39 complaints, typically around 31,500 miles); air bags (21 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 112,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Hyundai Tiburon?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Tiburon model year since 2000, with 82 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.