1997 Hyundai Tiburon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on the body pillars aft of the doors. if the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. owner notification began december 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. if excessive vacuum IS applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. a small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. the "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. if excessive vacuum IS applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. a small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. the "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Owner complaints
36 complaints5 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline), there was a persistent strong smell of fuel. The contact removed the back seat to inspect the access port for the fuel tank and…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline), there was a persistent strong smell of fuel. The contact removed the back seat to inspect the access port for the fuel tank and discovered a 4 inch fracture on the steel fuel tank. The contact reached out to the dealer to inform that nhtsa campaign number: 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline) had not been performed. The dealer declined to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 243,420.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
TL* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai tiburon. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have it repaired according to recall campaign ID number 00v095002 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). there was not a remedy repair performed on the vehicle. after the inspection the "check engine"…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai tiburon. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have it repaired according to recall campaign ID number 00v095002 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). there was not a remedy repair performed on the vehicle. after the inspection the "check engine" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the authorized dealer was notified of the malfunctions. The technician stated that there was an inspection performed under the prior recall, so the vehicle was denied a free remedy repair. the current mileage was 183,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 hyundai tiburon. while driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found a leak in the fuel tank as determined by a pressure check. hyundai was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the recall number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 125,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Smelled gas fumes strongly upon fill-up for several days, check engine light. took car in. mechanic said recall #00v095002 was in effect on my vehicle. took it to dealership to have them replace defective parts (tank & cap). dealership only replaced cap but did not tell me at the time. went to…
Smelled gas fumes strongly upon fill-up for several days, check engine light. took car in. mechanic said recall #00v095002 was in effect on my vehicle. took it to dealership to have them replace defective parts (tank & cap). dealership only replaced cap but did not tell me at the time. went to smog car next year and comes up with evaporative leak. took back to dealership who told me "there IS a huge leak on the top of your gas tank." will not replace for free. called manufacturer who said that dealership claims there was no leak at time of original inspection. manufacturer said they are not under obligation to replace tank due to their claim that it was not cracked at the time of fuel cap replacement. spoke with kasey at hyundai on 9/22 at 2:15 pm. recall notice clearly states that "tank must be replaced if cracked, regardless of vehicle's age or mileage." *nm
- Air bags · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Check engine light came on while driving and car began to heat up, the driver side airbag came on as well;took it in for maintenance and the alternator was replaced however the airbag problem was not corrected and remains on. *jb
- Electrical system
Connsumer stated electrical system failed. *Ak
- Seat belts
Consumer stated driver's front seat belts did not hold the passenger in the seat. Dealer indicated there was no recall on front seat belt. *Ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While driving the hood latch failed and the hood flew up onto the windshield, destroyed the hood and latches, damaged the roof, and injured driver. *nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
6 transmissions replaced within 40,000 miles...all rebuilt and all have problems with slipping and very hard shifting. I would like a transmission that works the engine and all other parts of car are in good condition. car has been serviced regularly. now dealership IS trying to tell me that the…
6 transmissions replaced within 40,000 miles...all rebuilt and all have problems with slipping and very hard shifting. I would like a transmission that works the engine and all other parts of car are in good condition. car has been serviced regularly. now dealership IS trying to tell me that the transmission slip IS just the way it 'smoothes' into the next gear. even my passengers comment on the way the car the shifts. I have been inconvienced for at least a day or more to find alternate transportation so that they can install rebuilt transmissions. some of the service people have told me that hyundia has great difficulty rebuilding transmissions. the huyndai represetative will not allow them to install a new transmission. all transmissions are giving out before their 12,000 warrenty expires. all repalcements have been in the past two years. I have been satisfied with their honoring the warrenty. my last service call the manager ken beard told me he would again contact huyndai and ask about transmission replacement and contact me but that has not happened in 3 weeks. I have contacte dthe owner and his controller frenchetta thompson has assured me that he will return my call this week. I only own one car and I need to be able to depend on it to get to work, there IS no public transportation available. even when asked the dealer refuses to let me use a loaner car. any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I have read an article in a car magazine stating that huyndai made much needed improvements to their 2003 transmission.*ak
- Air bags
Air bag light illuminates indicating a malfunction. light flashes first and then stays on. This will be the second time going in for repairs to dealer in 6months. Please provide more information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving gears skip between second and third gear, and engine racing up. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
All four seat belts; driver/ front passenger, and two rear ones will not retract after being pulled out, which will not hold when brakes are applied. please provide more information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission started slipping in may of 2000. Car had approx. 40,000 miles on it. Dealer replaced it under warranty. In july of 2001, the new transmission started slipping again. We took it to a new dealer (tom o'brien hyundai of danvers). They could not find a problem. We took it back in august of…
Transmission started slipping in may of 2000. Car had approx. 40,000 miles on it. Dealer replaced it under warranty. In july of 2001, the new transmission started slipping again. We took it to a new dealer (tom o'brien hyundai of danvers). They could not find a problem. We took it back in august of 2001. This time they replaced the transmission again. One month later, the transmission started slipping again. We took it back. They could not find a problem. On december 11, 2001, my wife was driving on a major highway. She heard a loud noise. She pulled over and the car stalled. When she restarted it, the transmission was not working. We had the car towed into the dealer. They claim the transmission was overfilled with fluid. The transmission was never touched by anyone but them. Hyundai would not cover the repair since the car was now out of warranty. We took it to a transmission shop. They said the transmission fluid pump snapped off and damaged the transmission. We had it fixed for $1500. We have since traded in the car.
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was traveling about 30mph and coming off ramp when vehicle in front jammed on brakes and consumer's vehicle skidded into back of other vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. dealership was aware of problem. *ak
- Air bags
While traveling on highway airbag light came on dashboard. clock spring has been replaced a year ago. Consumer was complaining that air bag light came on again. dealership was aware of problem. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer IS calling to report that vehicle has a fuel leak. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.*ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
I have had this car back to the dealer for this problem 5 times. they have replaced a pulse generator sensor, however, the part only last anywhere from 4 to 7 months. the last time I took the car in they informed me that it needed a speed sensor output. they are willing to replace that part…
I have had this car back to the dealer for this problem 5 times. they have replaced a pulse generator sensor, however, the part only last anywhere from 4 to 7 months. the last time I took the car in they informed me that it needed a speed sensor output. they are willing to replace that part under the warranty, however, they informed me that I must pay the labor which will run about $95. I do not feel that I should be liable for this amount since I have complained of this problem since june, 1999 when the car had 40,978 miles on it. I also took the car in on february 24, 1999 as the check engine light kept came on intermittently for two days. at that time they replaced the transmission temperature switch. the last 5 visits have been because the car will not shift when I am going about 25 mph. the engine will rev and then fianlly it will shift very hard. it will also downshift very hard when I am coming to a stop. the last time I took the car in they told me that had to order a part and it would take a few days to get it in so I went ahead and drove it until the part came in. during that time the car seemed to lose accerlation when starting up then finally it would "kick" in and take off. when I asked the service manager if this was related to the same problem I was told probably. I feel that this part should have been replaced back in february or at least june of 1999 and I should not have had to keep taking the car back for the same problem on august 4, 1999 with 45,723 miles on it and again on march 24, 2000 with 57,332 on it and again on august 30, 2000 with 68,899 at which time they told me that they were ordering the part. I took it back on september 28, 2000 and was told at that time that it needed the speed output sensor (which IS the part that I thought was being ordered and had arrived). so I again picked up my car unrepaired and am now waiting for the part to come in. any help would be appreciated. thank you. carol summers. *ak
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Ignition · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Power train › Axle assembly
The vehicle sputters and almost dies due to fouled #4 wire and plugs. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
This model vehicle has had 2 recalls issues both related to the gas tank. Prior to the recalls being issued I had a seal somewhere in the gas tank replaced because when I filled the tank all the way gas came out the bottom. I could smell the fumes of gas then too. I replaced the gas cap with the…
This model vehicle has had 2 recalls issues both related to the gas tank. Prior to the recalls being issued I had a seal somewhere in the gas tank replaced because when I filled the tank all the way gas came out the bottom. I could smell the fumes of gas then too. I replaced the gas cap with the first safty recall. I still smelled gas and the check engine light was on. I took the vehicle in to the dealership to be checked for the recall. They repaced the fuel cap again and returned the car to me saying the check engine light was because it needed 30,000 mile maintence. the vehicle continued to smell of gas inside. About two weeks after I took the car back for the first recall. I received another recall in the mail. I took the car back to the dealership and they finally replaced the fuel tank that had aprox. A 5 inch crack in the seam at the top. I believe the vehicle had a crack the last time I took it in. This IS a very dangerous defect. It states in the last recall that the car can catch on fire. I don't think the dearlers are taking this serious. The fumes that build up inside the car forced me put put both the windows down.*ak
- Air bags
Defective clock spring needs to replaced for driver airbag which IS causing airbag to be inoperative, and airbag light to illuminate. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash. front end was totalled, and there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bag. vehicle will be repaired at a body shop. Please provide any further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While traveling 40 mph or over vehicle would stall without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furhter informaton. *ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
I parked the car. got out of the drivers side and shut the door. the window shattered. door was not shut forcefully. passenger side window off track and raises too high. this may cause window to shatter also. I believe this may have been what happened with the drivers side of the vehicle.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When drivihg at highway speed vehicle IS stalling and jerking and the consumer lost all power within the vehicle. Also, brakes went out, and the gas went out. Manufactureer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
When driving at any speed the vehicle IS stalling and cutting off, and consumer has lost all power. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel cap replacement campaign 36
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10190044This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
- 10190038This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10178175This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
- 10176182This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10176178This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10174807The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10173546This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
- 10172142This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
- 10170883This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10018890Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 10016469Oxygen sensors.
- 10015733Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 10014315Replacement cigarette lighter.
- 10005268Automatic transaxle pulse generator diagnostic trouble codes p0717 & p0722. 2004 accent included.
- 10002344Ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0745, p0747, p0748, p0750, p0752, p0753, p0755, p0757, p0758, p0760, p0765.
- 10000708Obd-ii readiness test drive cycle.
- 633884Subject regarding diagnostic guide for clifford and dei security system.
- 633870Automatic transaxle pulse generator diagnostic trouble codes p0717 and p0722 - revised.
- 633851Subject regarding automatic transaxle oil leaking from oil pan gasket.
- 631420Subject regarding automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 631408Subject on automatic transaxle harsh or delayed park reverse or park drive engagement.
- 628959Subject regarding front brake caliper rattle noise repair kit.
- 627011Subject regarding tiburon seat belt d-ring guide stopper.
- 622933Subject regarding fuel tank pressure check campaign 037 for vehicles exhibiting excessive vacuum formation in the fuel tank.
- 618056Information on performing a test drive for transaxle shift quality.
- 613468Some transaxles produced prior to 05/15/99 may experience an oil leak in the bellhousing behind the torque converter.
- 607524Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor replacement procedure.
- 605845Subject regarding double cone synchronizer.
- 605841Some vehicles may experience an oil leak behind the torque converter.
- 605654Conditions with a slight shift "flare" during the 2ND to 3RD gear upshift.
- 605010Subject regarding automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble code p1613/1614.
- 604536Vehicles may exhibit a slight shift flare during the upshift from 2ND to 3RD gear.
- 603347Technical service bulletin on clutch cover assembly.
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