2005 Hyundai Tiburon
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The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 18 of 43 complaints (42%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (6) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 82 in 2004 to 43 in 2005.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | vs. 2005 Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–3,300 | 2,700–3,300 | 2,700–3,300 | 2,700–3,300 | 2,700–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–23 | 19–23 | 19–23 | 19–23 | 19–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–20 / 24–28 | 16–21 / 24–28 | 16–21 / 24–28 | 16–21 / 24–28 | 16–20 / 24–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 386–468 | 386–468 | 386–468 | 386–468 | 386–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 328 | 82 | 43 | 64 | 42 | |
| Recalls issued | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 33 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 18 of 43 NHTSA complaints (42%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon get?
EPA rates it 19–23 MPG combined across 5 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
EPA estimates $2,700–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 21 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.7L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 17 mpg | 24 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.7L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 17 mpg | 24 mpg (low) | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.7L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 9 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · Campaign 05V187000 · Apr 29, 2005
Defect: 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 STRUCTURE.
Consequence: IF THE INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY WAS TO BREAK AS A RESULT OF THE INTERNAL CRACK, THE TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT LONGER BE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WOULD PREVENT STEERING CONTROL OF THAT FRONT WHEEL BY THE SEPARATED TIE ROD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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. HYUNDAI WILL ARRANGE TO PICK UP AND RETURN THEIR VEHICLES AFTER REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.