2003 Hyundai Tiburon vs 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 328 | 124 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 92 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 38,973 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tiburon | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 164 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 71 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 7 |
| Structure | 10 | 31 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 0 |
| Visibility | 13 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 37 | 0 |
| Stalling | 19 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2003 Hyundai Tiburon
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.