2003 Hyundai Tiburon power train problems
164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am the original owner of a 2003 hyundai tiburon. I have had problems with my automaticd trunk release not work as well as my driver side power window not working. My car is not under warranty because it is 12 years old, however it only has 64,000. I have talked with other tiburon owners who have…”
filed May 4, 2015
“After stopping behind a line of stopped cars, I slowly removed my foot from brake pedal (have automatic transmission) and looked into my review mirror as car in front of me began moving. Suddenly I heard my engine race and immediately slammed into vehicle in front of me before I could react. My car…”
filed Sep 25, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâ  s ownerâ  s manual. ï · Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ï · Use…
21-AT-006H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2021
Power Train problems in other Tiburon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tiburon | 2 | 11% |
| 2007 Tiburon | 19 | 45% |
| 2006 Tiburon | 42 | 66% |
| 2005 Tiburon | 18 | 42% |
| 2004 Tiburon | 39 | 48% |
| 2001 Tiburon | 7 | 19% |
| 2000 Tiburon | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Tiburon | 6 | 23% |
| 1998 Tiburon | 6 | 23% |
| 1997 Tiburon | 9 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.