1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
50
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON
The 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON has received a total of 50 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (5 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (5 complaints), and Electrical System (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON, potentially affecting up to 54,961 vehicles.
Recall 01V345000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
| 42,782 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED...
View full details →Recall 99V178000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 11,530 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: SUCH SLIPPAGE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENT SURFACES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE, OR NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED, WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.
View full details →Recall 99V198000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 649 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: EXCESSIVE LOADING CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON
50 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS FAULTY IN A LOT OF THESE CARS I KEEP HEARING ABOUT HOW A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE TIBURON. *TR
THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 99V178000 FOR A HYUNDAI TIBURON 1999. THE CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE CONSEQUENCES DETAILED IN THE CAMPAIGN. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE CAMPAIGN DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE VIN#. I DON'T AGREE WITH THIS BASED ON THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ISSUES THE VEHICLE HAS RELATED TO ACCELERATION AND THE FACT THAT MY CAR FITS THE MODEL, YEAR AND MAKE OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN.
VEHICLE LOSES POWER ON ACCELERATION SPORADICALLY. WHEN CAR STOPPED AND IDLE, ENGINE RPM INCREASES DRAMATICALLY TRYING TO OVERRIDE BRAKES. *TR
VEHICLE LOSES POWER ON ACCELERATION SPORADICALLY. WHEN CAR STOPPED AND IDLE, ENGINE RPM INCREASES DRAMATICALLY TRYING TO OVERRIDE BRAKES. *TR
MY DAUGHTER HAS A 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON AND IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH TRANSMISSION, I SEEN WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL. SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HER CAR JUST DOWN SHIFTED AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO GIVE IT GAS IT WOULD NOT GO, WE GOT IF OFF THE ROAD AND PUT IT OUT OF GEAR. I DROVE IT HOME AND IT DONE ME THE SAME WAY. NOW IT WILL GO SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES IT WON'T. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON
Hyundai Motor America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V04 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN V04 INVOLVES INSPECTING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TT
0290003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INFORMATION ON RHEOSTAT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *YH
9950001 — SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI TIBURON
- 1996 HYUNDAI TIBURON — 0 complaints
- 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON — 60 complaints
- 1998 HYUNDAI TIBURON — 46 complaints
- 1999 HYUNDAI TIBURON (current)
- 2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON — 76 complaints
- 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON — 69 complaints
- 2002 HYUNDAI TIBURON — 3 complaints
- 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON — 429 complaints
- 2004 HYUNDAI TIBURON — 108 complaints
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