1998 Hyundai Tiburon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiburon years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon. That ranks 9th out of 12 Tiburon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 23%), typically at around 51,311 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 26owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Hyundai Tiburon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 23% | 51,311 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 23% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 19% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Hyundai Tiburon recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:webbing
Problem: Vehicle 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.
Risk: If the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel cap replacement campaign 36 (SQ00003) — opened Feb 2, 2000, still open, led to recall 00V095001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I went to the car lot and picked up my tiburon. I drove it home...and to work. After i had driven the car for 3 days, i walked toward the car and the wireless remote on the keys wouldnt beep so when i put the key in the door to unlock it the alarm sounded and the ignition would not start. I…
Vehicle does not shift out of second gear, resulting in stalling. Consumer is concerned that the vehicle will stall in traffic which may cause a rear end collision. *ak
My 16 year old daughter rear ended a vehicle and the airbag deployed breaking her elbow in 6 places and her humerus detached from the elbow. The accident happened on february 13, 2003 and she has limited use of her right arm as of today. She has had two surgeries and goes to occupational rehab…
The vehicle's exhaust manifold cracked. The consumer could smell exhaust fumes when the hood was opened. *ak *nlm
1998 hyundai tiburon, automatic transaxles: car purchased new in 1998. Experienced engine stumble referenced in tsb 98-36-008, but no one could ever find anything wrong. Should have been a recall. Currently having problems with electrical system and transmission- car downshifts and gets stuck in…
Other Hyundai Tiburon years
← 1997 Tiburon · 1999 Tiburon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tiburon | 19 | 1 |
| 2007 Tiburon | 42 | 1 |
| 2006 Tiburon | 64 | 1 |
| 2005 Tiburon | 43 | 1 |
| 2004 Tiburon | 82 | 0 |
| 2003 Tiburon | 328 | 9 |
| 2002 Tiburon | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 Tiburon | 36 | 1 |
| 2000 Tiburon | 58 | 1 |
| 1999 Tiburon | 26 | 3 |
| 1998 | 26 | 1 |
| 1997 Tiburon | 36 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiburon model years, the 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.