MYRModel Year Report

1998 Hyundai Tiburon

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1998 Hyundai Tiburon
RENDERED 2026-09-16T23:41:29.203Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Tiburon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1997: 36 complaints 1997 1998: 26 complaints 1998 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 2008
1998: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
199736
199826
199926
200058
200136
20022
2003328
200482
200543
200664
200742
200819

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

7 of 26 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

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CONSUMER STATED THAT IN HER DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, AND WHEN IT DID, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER. AFTER LOSS OF POWER, IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO REGAIN POWER. THEN, VEHICLE RAN SLUGGISH FOR A WHILE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030910

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and module.

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1998 HYUNDAI TIBURON, AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES: CAR PURCHASED NEW IN 1998. EXPERIENCED ENGINE STUMBLE REFERENCED IN TSB 98-36-008, BUT NO ONE COULD EVER FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031010

SEAT BELTS

4 of 26 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 26 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20000202 — SQ (open)

FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN 36

R 20011210 — seat belts

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

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 VEHICL

Campaign 01V345000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V345000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 2001 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2004 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.