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#BS-2004-HYUTIB-128A

2004 Hyundai Tiburon

Based on reports from 108 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
108
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
41
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 108 complaints, 12 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

clutch is slipping

7 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
2

paint bubbling chipping

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

electrical stopped working

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:clutch AssemblyHIGH

22 owners reported power train:clutch assembly issues — failures commonly reported around 43K miles.

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

28
0–30K
20
30–60K
18
60–90K
12
90–120K
4
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (28 reports) • Median: 43K 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: Power Train:clutch Assembly (22 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:clutch Assembly22 (20%)
Power Train:manual Transmission14 (13%)
Airbags14 (13%)
Electrical7 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module4 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal4 (4%)
Lights4 (4%)
Steering3 (3%)

2004 Hyundai Tiburon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:clutch Assembly Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 43,125 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 43K-mile mark.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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

5
04
6
05
35
06
7
07
4
08
5
09
11
10
13
11
4
12
6
13
7
14
2
15
1
16
1
17
1
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. Recent trend: stable.

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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.

2004 Hyundai Tiburon vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

108

Class avg

99

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 2004.

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. 108 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 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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2004 Hyundai Tiburon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is related to the power train:clutch assembly, with 22 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
The 2004 Hyundai Tiburon has 108 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 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 2004 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Hyundai Tiburon problems start?
Based on 84 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 43,125 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.
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