Hood Latch Problems of Hyundai Tiburon

Hyundai Tiburon owners have reported 4 problems related to hood latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Tiburon based on all problems reported for the Tiburon.

1 Hood Latch problem of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 05/11/2003

While driving the hood latch failed and the hood flew up onto the windshield, destroyed the hood and latches, damaged the roof, and injured driver.

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2 Hood Latch problem of the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 06/09/2000

While driving at various speeds the transmission would down shift from high gear to lower gear and then lock up. The vehicle would jerk forward and remain in the lowest gear when this happened. The wheel would lock up just prior to being release. The vehicle has been to the dealer who changed the speed sensors 3 months before the transmission was replaced. The speed sensor was replaced 2 times. The pulse generator was replaced a total of 4 times. The thermostat has also been replaced. Also there was a tire label replacement. Stopper and elr seat belt was installed. Blade fuse and wire repairs. Hood latch cleaned. Dealership most recently found the transmission had internal problems and replaced the transmission and flushed the cooler lines.

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3 Hood Latch problem of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 08/12/1999

Engine head gasket malfunctioned and leaked fluid leaked, which may have resulted in a fire. Also problems with hood/door window /locks and handles, as well as headrest staying in one position. Please provide further information.

4 Hood Latch problem of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 08/12/1999

Defective engine head gasket replaced twice which caused fluid to leak onto the engine. Also, hood flew open which may have caused a crash/ problems with the driver's and passenger's windows, and driver's/passenger head rests won't stay in the top position. Please provide further information.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Hyundai Tiburon

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
4
Latches/locks/linkage problems
4
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
1
Door Latch problems
1


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