MYRModel Year Report

2001 Hyundai Tiburon

▲ Better than typical
2001 Hyundai Tiburon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:00:06.935Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Tiburon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1997: 36 complaints 1997 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 2008
2001: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
199736
199826
199926
200058
200136
20022
2003328
200482
200543
200664
200742
200819

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ON AUGUST 25F 2002 MY FIANCE' WAS DRIVING MY 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON WHICH I HAD PURCHASED NEW IN FEBRUARY OF 2002. HE WAS CUT OFF BY A PERSON DRIVING A CHEVY BLAZER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030220

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED IN FRONT OF DRIVER'S PATH AT 40 MPH, HITTING DRIVER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020131

I WAS STOPPED IN THE PASSING LANE AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE ON ROUTE 95 IN RI. THE VEHICLE IN BACK OF ME FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011012

EQUIPMENT 11%

11% of complaints: equipment — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2001 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (4 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 ● 2007 ● 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2004 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.