Hyundai Tiburon years to avoid
The Hyundai Tiburon years to avoid are 2003, 2004, 1997, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
1,057
Total complaints
17
Recall campaigns
1997–2008
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Tiburon years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 429 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 108 | |
| 1997 | Open safety investigation | 60 | |
| 1998 | Open safety investigation | 46 |
Every Tiburon year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 28 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 49 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 81 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 58 | 1 | |
| 2004avoid | 108 | 0 | |
| 2003avoid | 429 | 9 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 69 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 76 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 50 | 3 | |
| 1998avoid | 46 | 1 | |
| 1997avoid | 60 | 4 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Tiburon years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Tiburon years to avoid are 2003, 2004, 1997, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Tiburon?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Tiburon years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tiburon have?
Across all model years, the Tiburon has 17 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,057 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.