What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (1997–2000) Tiburon?

Tiburon owners have made 5 complaints about the 1997–2000 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 2nd out of 50 Hyundai generations in overall reliability, with some windows and body concerns.

Compare With Other Tiburon Generations

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (1997–2000) Tiburon Key Numbers

  1. 5 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 5 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 2nd in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 50 eligible generations.