1999 Hyundai Tiburon: common problems and reliability
33 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 1999 Tiburon?The 1999 Hyundai Tiburon has 33 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 1999 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1999 Hyundai Tiburon vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1999 a good year for the Tiburon?
Across the 11 Tiburon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2002) to 328 (2003). With 33 complaints, the 1999 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 1999 Tiburon
seat belts:front:webbing
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.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 99V178000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 99V198000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," WAS MISPRINTED. IT INCORRECTLY CONTAINS THE TIRE SIZES, SEATING CAPACITY, AND LUGGAGE CAPACITY.
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 1999 ranks against the rest.
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