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#BS-1999-HYUTIB-1289

1999 Hyundai Tiburon

Based on reports from 50 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
50
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
53
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 50 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

peeling paint

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

windows get stuck

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

5 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 44K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
3
30–60K
1
60–90K
4
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (6 reports) • Median: 44K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control5 (10%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (10%)
Electrical4 (8%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor3 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (6%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery2 (4%)
Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.2 (4%)

1999 Hyundai Tiburon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 44,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 44K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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19
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3
02
6
03
5
04
1
06
1
08
2
09
1
10
1
11

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

01V345000Dec 2001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

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.

99V178000Jul 1999

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE 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.

99V198000Apr 1999

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Tiburon is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is clutch.

1999 Hyundai Tiburon vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

50

Class avg

108

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 50 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Hyundai Tiburon Model Years

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1999 Hyundai Tiburon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon is related to the speed control, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
The 1999 Hyundai Tiburon has 50 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Hyundai Tiburon problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Tiburon problems start?
Based on 15 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 44,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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