2000 Hyundai Tiburon
This year had 30% to 100% more 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 328 |
| 2004 | 82 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 64 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 19 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
29% of complaints: seat belts — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.
Show complaint excerpts
2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEAT BELT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS
NHTSA ODI report, 20200303
Also filed under ENGINE
16% of complaints: exterior lighting — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights.
INJURY16% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 5 MPH. BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20031008
I WAS GOING 45 MPH TRYING TO GET ONTO THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES..I REAR-ENDED HIM. FRONTAL IMPACT FOR ME. DURING THE IMPACT, MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. MY FRONT END LOOKS LIKE AN ACCORDION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030426
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY. CONSUMER DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND NOTHING HIT HIM.*AK CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *SLC
NHTSA ODI report, 20010406
10% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT. THE DEALER STATED THE STEEL BELTS WERE OFF. *JB THE CONSUMER'S PERSONAL MECHANIC STATED THE STEEL BOLTS WERE GONE INSIDE BOTH REAR TIRES. *PH *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030411
HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO CONTINUALLY BURNOUT, ALL OF MY TIRES WENT BAD (ONE BLEW UP) AT THE SAME TIME. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CARE UNTIL I HAVE NEW TIRES PUT ON. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 395VB68349 TIRESIZE: P195/55R15)
NHTSA ODI report, 20010628
9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
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
2000 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 01V345000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 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.