Front Air Bag problems of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Five problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon based on all problems reported for the 2003 Tiburon.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2008

My car was parked, I get into the car as normally and when I started the car. . . . . . . . . Boom the airbag deployed with no reason, I never hit anything, the car never moved,in less than a second there was an explosion, a big explosion, m car was filled with smoke. I was scared what if that could occur while I was driving, im 100% that this should be investigated and be a recall of this. My insurance wont cover and they probably will raise my coverage, I had bruises in my hand and forehead due to the impact. A repair shop will cost me more than 1,000 dollars which I don't have. And now im scared to drive my own car, and I need it to get to my job and I can't.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2008

On Monday the 14th I accidentally rear ended a van while going about 60 mph. . . He was almost stopped for a sudden turn off the highway. . . My car is totaled. . . Though driving alone, my passenger airbag went off, but by drivers side didn't. . . My body is in lots of pain, and my insides hurt alot. . . I did lose conscience for a small time. . . . I've been to the hospital twice and my doctor once for pain. . . No broken bones, just lots of bruises. . . I've been told the pain and suffering would have been possibly less if airbag deployed as designed. . . Geico, my insurance company has the car in clayton nc, and wants me to sign over the title so they can pay me for my car. . . . Should I do this before having you or someone else investigate the reason for airbag failure? do I have a case? I've received many emails from others in similar situations with their Hyundai's and much worse damages to their bodies. What do I do?.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2004

Consumer's daughter was driving at 30 mph when the air bags deployed. It scared the driver, and she made a quick right turn. The vehicle hit the curb, and broke the rim on the passenger's side.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2003

Passenger airbag deployed for no reason.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2003

Consumer complained about electrical problems which included the power windows, and the driver seat belt buckle wiring. Consumer received a recall notice on this matter, however, dealer refused to accommodate the consumer. The air bad failed during a crash and the sun roof malfunctioned.




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