2005 Hyundai Tiburon: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Tiburon years.
43 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Tiburon?The 2005 Hyundai Tiburon has 43 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Hyundai Tiburon vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tiburon years only. How we score it
Is 2005 a good year for the Tiburon?
Across the 11 Tiburon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 8 (2002) to 328 (2003). With 43 complaints, the 2005 Tiburon sits about the same as 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 2005 Tiburon
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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 2005 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Tiburon against its rivals
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