MYRModel Year Report

2005 Hyundai Tiburon

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2005 Hyundai Tiburon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:00:13.287Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 2005 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
2005: 43 complaints
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YearComplaints
199736
199826
199926
200058
200136
20022
2003328
200482
200543
200664
200742
200819

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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PURCHASED MY NEW VEHICLE IN JUN 2005. EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS <1000 MILES. CLUTCH SLIPPAGE AND TRANSMISSION NOT FULLY ENGAGING INTO GEARS 1-3.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060222

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL, COULDN'T SEE FOR A WEEK. WAS CUT UP ON LEFT SIDE AS WAS VISION GONE ON LEFT. SUFFERED AND STILL SUFFERING BRAIN DAMAGE FROM AIRBAG HITTING ME SO HARD. THAT CAR HAS RUINED MY LIFE. I CONSTANTLY SHAKE FROM NECK UP ON LEFT SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170330

A CAR SPEEDING RAN A STOP SIGN CAUSING ACCIDENT WITH THE TIBURON WITH MOST DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE IMPACT CAUSED TOTAL LOSS TO THE TIBURON AND INJURIES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131024

TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050408 — steering

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE BEGINNING ON APRIL 8, 2005, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES. HYUN

Campaign 05V187000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V187000 (steering) 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 2005 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?

The most-reported component is power train:clutch assembly, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 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.