2006 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.
67% of complaints: power train — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.
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CLUTCH FAILS TO DISENGAGE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190806
9% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE AND CAME TO A STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170109
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2006 MY SON WAS DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND HE HAD NO CONTROL AND COULD NOT GET HIS CAR TO STOP AND HE HIT A TREE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20060830
Also filed under STEERING
8% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.
CRASH INJURY6% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wheel bearing.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
MY DAUGHTER HAS A 2006 TIBURON AND HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS GOING OUT OF IT. IT WAS IN THE SHOP TO GET THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FIXED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO.
NHTSA ODI report, 20070710
6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and brake lights.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH, THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT-OFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY CHANGED BY INCREASING AND DECREASING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20210223
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSES BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TR *JS
NHTSA ODI report, 20120311
SAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall
Campaign 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2006 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (43 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 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.