MYRModel Year Report

2002 Hyundai Tiburon

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2002 Hyundai Tiburon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:17.087Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2002: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
199736
199826
199926
200058
200136
20022
2003328
200482
200543
200664
200742
200819

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Front passenger side tire produced a bubble. However, the second and third tires produced the same bubbles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-10

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While traveling at 70 MPH, the consumer applied the brakes and the steering wheel had gone to the left and caused the consumer to hit the guardrail. The vehicle was totaled upon impact. Also, none of the air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-08

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2003-10-13Service brakes, hydraulic03V257000 On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. Two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. On vehicles equipped with an…

    Remedy: Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material…

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  2. R
    2004-01-22Service brakes, hydraulic03V496000 On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.

    Remedy: Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. Owner notification began January 22, 2004. Owners should contact…

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    2004-06-30Fuel system, gasoline04V178000 Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on June 30, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

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    2004-10-05Fuel system, gasoline04V369000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel system integrity" A valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly.…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on October 5, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai de Puerto Rico at 1-800-981-0188.

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V257000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 03V496000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V178000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V369000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Hyundai Tiburon?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 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.