2005 Hyundai Tiburon: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon: 1 recall, 43 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Steering Vehicle recall #05V187000 · 2005 · 277 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 6 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (18): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (12), stalls / loses power (2).
- Airbags (7): the most common themes are fails to deploy (3).
- Suspension (5): the most common themes are steering problems (3).
- Steering (4): the most common themes are steering problems (4).
The 2005 Hyundai Tiburon has 43 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 12 Tiburon model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 64). Complaints peaked in 2006 (10 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 53,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2004 (82 complaints, 0 recalls), 2006 (64 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 23 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2005 Hyundai Tiburon problems?
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (18), airbags (7), suspension (5).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (2.0 L, Manual 5-spd), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon repair manual?
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