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2005 Hyundai Tiburon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, most often about the transmission (42% of complaints, typically around 24,000 miles). It is 5th of 9 Tiburon model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2005 Hyundai Tiburon problems
Transmission
18 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, manual transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the clutch would stick intermittently. The manufacturer explained that the failure occurred because the vehicle was new. On october 24, 2007, the clutch locked up while driving 15 MPH. The contact was eventually able to free the clutch and continue…
My brand new Hyundai Tiburon's clutch failed. I felt it slipping for a few days, I did not know it was slipping because I have never felt a clutch slp until this new car, and it went out. I pulled over and got it towed. I was told that the clutch was "wasted" and it would cost $1400.00 to replace. This clutch was less…
Air bags
7 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
I started my car at approximately 8 a.m. On 6/26/13 to go to work. One second after the engine fired, the steering wheel airbag blew up in my face. I have never had an accident in this car. The vehicle was stationary at the time and on my property with no evidence of anything out of the ordinary. After some…
2005 Hyundai tiberon. Per discussion with the investigating officer, the driver was going around a sharp corner too fast. Lost control of the vehicle (possibly because the ESC unit inputs or steering box malfunction) and started fishtailing. Vehicle then slid sideways into another vehicle (side impact). None of the 4…
Suspension
5 complaints · 12%Steering had a twitch which mad it a challenge to steer, as a result which LED to a crash the passenger front tie rod assembly cracked while driving at 35 MPH, and disengaged from the vehicle and the vehicle then dipped to the ground suddenly and bounced causing the vehicle to literally go airborn for a brief moment…
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the front driver's side control arm had become separated from the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Steering
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: gear box (other than rack and pinion).
2005 Hyundai tiberon. Per discussion with the investigating officer, the driver was going around a sharp corner too fast. Lost control of the vehicle (possibly because the ESC unit inputs or steering box malfunction) and started fishtailing. Vehicle then slid sideways into another vehicle (side impact). None of the 4…
Steering had a twitch which mad it a challenge to steer, as a result which LED to a crash the passenger front tie rod assembly cracked while driving at 35 MPH, and disengaged from the vehicle and the vehicle then dipped to the ground suddenly and bounced causing the vehicle to literally go airborn for a brief moment…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 9%Purchased 4 new pirelli p4 205/55r16 91h tires on 11/1/10 from nashua wholesale tire in nashua nh. After 15k miles two of the tires are almost bald. These tires carry a 65k mile warranty. Returned to dealer seeking replacements. Deal was rude and said pirelli will not cover it, they do not even make that tire anymore.…
Bought two new front tires for Tiburon. Nexen n5000 215/45r17 on 10/15/2013. Within three weeks the front right tire developed a flat on 11/7/13 ie within three weeks. Never happened with any tires. Why this one?
Equipment
3 complaints · 7%Purchased my new vehicle in jun 2005. Experienced problems <1000 miles. Clutch slippage and transmission not fully engaging into gears 1-3. Have successfully avoided (3) collisions with vehicles, all taking place in a busy intersection, the fourth time though had to veer into the next lane and side swiped an s10…
I have an 05 Tiburon that was purchased in october of 05. The clutch will not stop racing when shifting gears. We took it in and they said that the flywheel, baring, and disc, are damaged and are not covered under warranty. The warranty only covers up to 12,000 miles and we have 16,900 miles on the car. My daughter…
Brakes
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
- the contact stated that on two occasions while driving the 2005 Hyundai tibron with 16,837 failure mileage at 35 MPH and coming to an intersection, he put the foot on the brake, and the brake pedal did not move, and the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle had to be stopped with the emergency brake. The vehicle was…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. While driving in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle would not stop. The contact crashed into a wall. He took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or repair the vehicle. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Hyundai Tiburon recalls
Steering: tie rod assembly
Risk: If the inner ball joint assembly was to break as a result of the internal crack, the tie rod end assembly would not longer be attached to the steering gear box. This would prevent steering control of that front wheel by the separated tie rod which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gearbox assemblies on these vehicles free of charge. Owners were contacted by telephone beginning on april 8, 2005, and instructed not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai will arrange to pick up and return their vehicles after repair. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with threaded portions of the steering gearbox assembly's left and right inner ball joint assemblies that contain internal cracks in the material structure.
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 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (18 complaints, typically around 24,000 miles); air bags (7 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles); suspension (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 28, 2005 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Hyundai Tiburon?
- It is 5th of 9 Tiburon model years by number of complaints, with 43 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.