2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

69

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON

The 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON has received a total of 69 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (6 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (6 complaints), and Equipment (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON, potentially affecting up to 42,782 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON

69 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Equipment
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11361779 | ENGINE | | 77,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE LEVEL INCREASED. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2010 UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HOWEVER, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED JENKINS HYUNDAI OF OCALA (1602 SW COLLEGE ROAD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 815-2533) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DECLINED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
#10548919 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | 120,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING UNRELATED SERVICE TO THE VEHICLE BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED RUST ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE SUB FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE SUB FRAME REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
#10384722 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | | 74,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED SINCE SHE WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT THEM. IT TOOK HER APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE ATTEMPTS BEFORE SHE COULD FULLY EXTEND THE SEAT BELTS IN ORDER TO SECURELY CLOSE THE LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000. UPDATED 3/21/11 *CN THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM SHE EXPERIENCED. HOWEVER, HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 06/03/11
#10375606 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A ROTTEN/RUSTED CROSS MEMBER *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CALL FROM A HYUNDAI REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS INFORMED THE CLAIM WOULD NOT BE ADDRESSED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *JB
#10354470 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | 55,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME LOOSE. THE SEAT BELT FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 104000.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON

Hyundai Motor America has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0240020 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS. *JG

1110 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT ON MANUAL CORRECTION REGARDING HEAD BOLT TORQUING SEQUENCE. *TT

24092001 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY UPGRADE: DOOR LOCK LEARN PROCEDURE. *YD

0120003 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING MANUAL CORRECTION HEAD BOLT TORQUING SEQUENCE. *YD

061201 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADE. *YH

042501 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

INFORMATION REGARDING MISSING 5 AMP FUSE FROM SECURITY UPGRADE KITS. *YH

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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