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US recalls (1)
Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY WAS TO BREAK AS A RESULT OF THE INTERNAL CRACK, THE TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT LONGER BE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WOULD PREVENT STEERING CONTROL OF THAT FRONT WHEEL BY THE SEPARATED TIE ROD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE BEGINNING ON APRIL 8, 2005, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES. HYUNDAI WILL ARRANGE TO PICK UP AND RETURN THEIR VEHICLES AFTER REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2005-04-19 · campaign 2005-110 · 555 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the inner tie rod assemblies may crack and eventually break. Such a failure would result in separation of a tie rod from the steering rack, causing a loss of steering control which could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering rack assembly.
Owner complaints (43)
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (8 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 42).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 18 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon 2-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Hyundai Tiburon version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tiburon 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tiburon 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Tiburon 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tiburon 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tiburon 2.7 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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