2003 Hyundai Tiburon structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall air bag light remains on door handles inside and outside constantly break off even after being replaced by factory parts leaving occupants trapped in car also replaced camshaft contoller cause wiring is melting. Contacted brandon hyundai dealer service dept they told me handles had…”
filed Feb 10, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel, the pump would click off early as if the fuel tank was full. In addition, the contact mentioned that both door handles fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not…”
filed Sep 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare…
23-BD-007H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Structure problems in other Tiburon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tiburon | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 Tiburon | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 Tiburon | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 Tiburon | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 Tiburon | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 Tiburon | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.