2004 Hyundai Tiburon: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Tiburon years.
82 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 Tiburon?The 2004 Hyundai Tiburon has 82 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Hyundai Tiburon vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tiburon years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the Tiburon?
Across the 11 Tiburon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2002) to 328 (2003). With 82 complaints, the 2004 Tiburon sits above 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
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 2004 ranks against the rest.
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