Manual Transmission problems of the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon

12 problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon based on all problems reported for the 2004 Tiburon.

1 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2010

Purchased a brand new 2004 Hyundai Tiburon gt and just had the fourth powertrain, clutch, flywheel, etc installed today due to 3 failures in 90,000 miles. The last one that was put in was in February 2010 and failed this time November 26, 2010, not even lasting a full year. Each time, I have been given the run-around and no one has taken time to issue a recall or anything, even with the hundreds of similar complaints that have been filed already. I am almost out of my warranty and am scared that I will be out thousands of dollars when it fails again. Someone please help!!! thank you!.

2 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2010

My 2004 Hyundai Tiburon has an ailing clutch problem that I've learned is very common among other owners. The other morning I was leaving for work and as I began to pull out onto the main street, my car (while in gear) slipped and the rpms revved as I sat crossing the two lanes of traffic! was not a fun time. This is not the first time the car has put me into a uncomfortable scenario. Keep in mind the car has 40,000miles.

3 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the clutch was slipping when he accelerated up to 3,000 rpms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer more than once and the clutch was replaced but the failure continued. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

4 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2010

Just got the car. . Its already slipping the clutch. . I am mad.

5 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2010

2004 ~clutch went out without any warning 8/10/2010(56961 miles) clutch was inspected on 6/15/2009 and was in excellent condition at the time of inspection (49987) and I purchased the extended warranty at the time of the purchase and to find out it isn't covered after being told that it was~attention 2004 Tiburon owners who are having the same flywheel and clutch issues as the 2003 owners. I have made contact with an attorney to start a class action suit. Please contact them if you too are experiencing the same. Tracy tein w/finklestein thompson & loughran (415) 398-8700 601 montgomery street, suite 665 san franciso, California 94111 together we can see that Hyundai rights their wrong.

6 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2010

Tiburon clutch problems.

7 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2009

04 Hyundai Tiburon clutch problem. . . . I have had my car for three years now and have had 4 clutches replaced. Im now hearing that it is now my master slave cylinder.

8 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2008

I had to replace my clutch at 68,000 miles.

9 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2006

My transmission reverse gear failed for the second time April of this year. The clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, etc was replaced in may of this year (06). In October of this year I had my transmission replaced (my third!!) for the reverse gear failure. While the service department had the tranny out they discovered that my clutch was shot, as well as the flywheel. This would be the third clutch and flywheel. Thanks goodness the clutch was still under warranty. I have an 86 BMW with 270k miles and it has the same drivetrain!!!.

10 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2006

2004 Hyundai Tiburon clutch and transmission.

11 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2006

I was driving my car on 01-11-06 and noticed that it wasn't catching when I shifted. I had next to no acceleration. On 01-12-06 the problem worsened. I got my car off the road and parked it. I called several Hyundai dealerships and was told that the clutch was going out and that it would not be a warranty fix even with the car only having 18,000 miles on it. I was told that it was because of my driving. I finally found a service manager who was willing to look up the TSB and said that my research was correct but that he could not guarantee me a warranty fix. My car was towed to (on 01-13-06) and is currently sitting at avondale Hyundai waiting to be looked at.

12 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2004

When shifting, the vehicle did not respond to the gears and the rpm's revved high. Also a burning smell entered the passenger cabin and the driver shut the vehicle off. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The cause of the problem had not been determined. The clutch popped and was hard to depress. The rpm's went over 6k and smoke had come from the left side of the engine.


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