1998 Hyundai Tiburon: common problems and reliability
30 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 1998 Tiburon?The 1998 Hyundai Tiburon has 30 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 1998 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Hyundai Tiburon vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1998 a good year for the Tiburon?
Across the 11 Tiburon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2002) to 328 (2003). With 30 complaints, the 1998 Tiburon sits below the model's median of 42.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1998 Tiburon
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Campaign 01V345000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on ownership expectations and maintenance history.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tiburon. See the full Tiburon owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tiburon listings typically run $4,940–$8,245 across 2004 to 2008 model years.
Other Tiburon model years
Compare every Tiburon year side by side to see how 1998 ranks against the rest.
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