MYRModel Year Report

1997 Hyundai Tiburon

▲ Better than typical
1997 Hyundai Tiburon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:47.388Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
36
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 36 complaints 1997 36 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 328 complaints 2003 2004: 82 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2007: 42 complaints 2007 2008: 19 complaints
1997: 36 complaints 1997 36 1998: 26 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 328 complaints 2003 2004: 82 complaints 2004 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2007: 42 complaints 2007 2008: 19 complaints 2008
1997: 36 complaints 1997 36 1998: 26 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 328 complaints 2003 2004: 82 complaints 2004 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2007: 42 complaints 2007 2008: 19 complaints 2008

1997: 36 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199736
199826
199926
200058
200136
20022
2003328
200482
200543
200664
200742
200819

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

25% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Air bags

22% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-07

When vehicle was involved in a rear end crash the air bags did not deploy. Driver was going 55 MPH. The looks like it was totalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-03

Vehicle was going 5MPH when it rearended another vehicle, and the air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-25

Fuel system, gasoline

17% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-05

Visibility

17% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and windshield wiper/washer.

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1997-04-28Visibility97V026000 The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-02-02SQOpen Fuel cap replacement campaign 36
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    2000-04-28Fuel system, gasoline00V095001 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-09-18Fuel system, gasoline00V095002 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-12-10Seat belts01V345000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V026000 · Visibility
  • Recall 00V095001 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V095002 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 01V345000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.