Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Hyundai Tiburon


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Transmission started slipping in may of 2000. Car had approx. 40,000 miles on it. Dealer replaced it under warranty. In July of 2001, the new transmission started slipping again. We took it to a new dealer (tom o'brien Hyundai of danvers). They could not find a problem.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I have had this car back to the dealer for this problem 5 times. They have replaced a pulse generator sensor, however, the part only last anywhere from 4 to 7 months. The last time I took the car in they informed me that it needed a speed sensor output.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

When drivihg at highway speed vehicle is stalling and jerking and the consumer lost all power within the vehicle. Also, brakes went out, and the gas went out. Manufactureer can't determine the cause of the problem.   Read details...


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