What is the worst year for the Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2007 Tiburon is the worst year based on NHTSA data, with a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 2005-2008 range, mostly tied to transmission and airbag complaints.

Which Hyundai Tiburon years are best?

2005 and 2008 are rated Good. The 2008 model has a complaint index of 0 and only 19 total complaints, though its verdict is capped at Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are considered less complete.

Is the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

The 2006 Tiburon is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 64 total complaints, most tied to transmission and powertrain issues at a median 32,000 miles.

Does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon have airbag problems?

Yes. Airbags account for 31% of 2007 Tiburon complaints, including reports of airbags failing to deploy in crashes, with a median failure mileage of 26,168 miles.

How many recalls does the Hyundai Tiburon have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns total across the 2005-2008 Tiburon years, including one affecting the electrical system and stop lamp switch on 2007 models.

Hyundai Tiburon Best and Worst Years (2005–2008)

Across 2005-2008, the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon stands out as the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, the highest of the range, driven by transmission and airbag complaints. 2005 and 2008 are rated Good, while 2006 is a Caution year with a mid-range complaint index of 67.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2007

Model years: 4; 2005–2008
NHTSA complaints: 168
Recall campaigns: 2
Crashes reported: 25
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain

Tiburon Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Tiburon problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Good	33	43	8	1	1	Transmission & Powertrain	20	—
2006	Caution	67	64	6	0	1	Transmission & Powertrain	20	—
2007	Avoid	100	42	9	0	1	Transmission & Powertrain	20	—
2008	Good	0	19	2	0	1	Airbags	20	—

Tiburon years to avoid: what went wrong

2007 Hyundai Tiburon Index 100 · 42 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2007 Tiburon carries the highest complaint index (100) of the model's four covered years and ranks worst overall. Transmission and powertrain problems account for 45% of its complaints, with failures reported around a median 48,800 miles. Airbags make up another 31% of complaints, including reports of non-deployment during collisions, with a median mileage of 26,168. NHTSA also lists one recall for this year covering the electrical system and stop lamp switch. Combined, these patterns push 2007 well above the other Tiburon years in reported problems.

2007 transmission & powertrain problems →

Most common Hyundai Tiburon problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Transmission & Powertrain81 (48%)
Airbags36 (21%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (13%)
Other15 (9%)
Brakes12 (7%)
Electrical System8 (5%)
Engine8 (5%)
Steering8 (5%)
Seat Belts7 (4%)
Visibility & Wipers6 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Hyundai Tiburon?: The 2007 Tiburon is the worst year based on NHTSA data, with a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 2005-2008 range, mostly tied to transmission and airbag complaints.
Which Hyundai Tiburon years are best?: 2005 and 2008 are rated Good. The 2008 model has a complaint index of 0 and only 19 total complaints, though its verdict is capped at Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are considered less complete.
Is the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?: The 2006 Tiburon is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 64 total complaints, most tied to transmission and powertrain issues at a median 32,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon have airbag problems?: Yes. Airbags account for 31% of 2007 Tiburon complaints, including reports of airbags failing to deploy in crashes, with a median failure mileage of 26,168 miles.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tiburon have?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns total across the 2005-2008 Tiburon years, including one affecting the electrical system and stop lamp switch on 2007 models.