Hyundai
Tiburon
Hyundai Tiburon: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeHyundai
ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2000–2008
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Hyundai Tiburon – Second generation2001–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GK |
| Production | 2001–2008 |
| Model years | 2001–2009 (South Korea) 2002–2009 (Europe and Middle East) 2003–2008 (U.S.) |
| Engines | 1.6 L Alpha II CVVT I4 2.0 L Beta II CVVT I4 2.7 L Delta DOHC MPi V6 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed Mitsubishi INVECS II (F4A42 series) automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm |
| Length | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,330 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,233 kg (1.6L) 1,280–1,357 kg (2.0L) 1,341–1,395 kg (2.7L) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan Turkey: İzmit, Kocaeli Province (Hyundai Assan) Thailand: Samut Prakan (Thonburi) (Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.) |
| Designer | Pininfarina |
Hyundai Tiburon – First generation1996–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RD |
| Production | 1996–2001 |
| Model years | 1997–2001 |
| Engines | 1.6 L Beta I4 1.8 L Beta I4 2.0 L Beta I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Length | 4,340 mm 4,345 mm (Facelift) |
| Width | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,303 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,160–1,215 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2008 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2008 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2008 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2008 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2002–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2002–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2008 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 39 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–425 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,265–2,294 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2008 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 295 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Airbags | 147 | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Seat belts | 58 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 54 | 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Lights | 35 | 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Brakes | 32 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 31 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Suspension | 30 | 2001, 2003, 2005 |
| Tyres | 29 | 2000, 2003, 2006 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 27 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2008: 681 complaints, 86 with a crash and 9 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.