Faults:

My first and only problem has been the clutch! I purchased a Valeo matching clutch and flywheel for around $1400.00 installed. Now my mechanic says to be safe, let's install the master clutch and new hose for approx. $150.00 (it started to slip again while in second gear and third at 3000 to 4000 RPM). I agreed after a second opinion (fluid may be gumming up in the old one).

General Comments:

The Tiburon I own is a dream car for me. No major problems, good looks and great on the gas also (I use high octane).

I'm on my second set of tires.

I changed the oil at 3000 and 5000 for synthetic (I switched).

The ride is very hard, so I'm thinking about changing the shocks and struts. I'm also thinking about the air filter system (still learning about the options).

Great car, good luck to everyone who has the same!

Faults:

All the items below were replaced because they were broken or not working properly. I have done every regular service for this car since I bought it new and have never been in an accident.

Week 1- Air conditioning system replaced.

Week 3- Inside panel of the hatchback tore and was replaced.

30,000 kms- Power steering pump was replaced.

35,000 kms- The motor to power the driver's side window was replaced.

35,000 kms- Front headlight wiring fixed.

50,000 kms- Signal lights stopped working. Replaced Body Control Module.

55,000 kms- Lock actuator replaced.

75,000 kms- Keyless remote stopped working.

Current unfixed problems- The wiring to the windshield wipers does not properly control the speed anymore. The chassis and strut mounts rattle and need to be replaced. The motor for the passenger side window needs to be replaced. Keyless entry no longer works.

General Comments:

This car drives well, but that is all it does well. I would never recommend this car to anyone. It has cost me thousands of dollars in repairs.

Faults:

Key fob didn't work.

Passenger door doesn't lock.

LCD on the head unit is dim/missing pixels.

General Comments:

The car is good for what it is: A sporty-looking economy car with balls.

I would not go so far as to call it a sports car, but it is fun to drive.

At 44k miles I'm surprised things are already going wrong with it, but the dealer I bought it from will fix everything, so it's really not that big of a deal to me.

The sound system is very nice for a stock system, and I really like that they offered a six speed. Once I have owned the car for a while, I will come back and make a report on how reliable it has been.

Faults:

Driver's side window motor.

Passenger side armrest coating peeled off.

Defroster switch.

Clutch.

General Comments:

I was very disappointed when my clutch went, and the dealer said it would be $1650 for repairs. However, after looking up all the info on class action suits for the 2003 Tiburon clutch problem, and faxing the material to the service rep at the dealership, he contacted Hyundai and they are covering the cost of the repairs. The service rep said it was a warped flywheel. Make sure you complain loud if this happens to you!

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car.

General Comments:

This is my third Tiburon. I had a '97 and traded it in for a 2001 because the '97 didn't have air conditioning. The 2001 was the best car I have ever owned. The only problem I had with it, the clutch went during a road trip. The odometer was at 122,351 Km. Other than regular maintenance, that was the only problem I ever had with that car. I traded it in on a 2001 Santa Fe because I needed an SUV because I sort of aqcuired several dogs. I replaced a lower ball joint at about 160,000 Km. I have now traded the Santa Fe for a 2003 Tiburon Tuscani with 45,000 Km's on it. I have put 2000 Km's on it since I got it and it is just as good as my 2001 was, only faster. I would recommend Tib's to anyone looking for a fun, reliable car. I'm sorry to hear some of you have had so many problems. Maybe it's the way you drive!