MYRModel Year Report

2004 Hyundai Tiburon

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Hyundai Tiburon
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:13:34.429Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Tiburon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 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 2004 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2007: 42 complaints 2007 2008: 19 complaints 2008
2004: 82 complaints
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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 50%

50% of complaints: power train — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.

INJURY
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CLUTCH RECALL, POWERTRAIN RECALL, MASTER CYLINDER RECALL, SLAVE CYLINDER RECALL. WHEN DRIVING MY CAR AFTER A WEEK OF PURCHASING THE CAR I PUSHED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO SHIFT, AND THE PEDAL DID NOT COME BACK UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180630

AIR BAGS 27%

27% of complaints: air bags — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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MY WIFE WAS IN A REAR END ACCIDENT AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. MY WIFE GOT WHIPLASH FROM THE ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160802

I REAR-ENDED SOMEONE ON AN ICY ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S DID, WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050219

ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS ON DECEMBER 24, 2004 MY CAR SLIDE DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A CAR IN THE DITCH. DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT PASSENGER SIDE DID. NO PASSENGER IN THE CAR. SAFETY CONCERNS OVER AIR BAG NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20041228

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring.

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HYUNDAI KNOW ABOUT AN ISSUE WITH THEIR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AFFECTING THE AIR CONDITIONING ON THEIR TIBURONS, BUT HAVE DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120628

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and flasher unit.

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 82

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 2001 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2006 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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