Power Train Problems of Hyundai Tiburon

Hyundai Tiburon owners have reported 322 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's clutch (171 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's manual transmission (48 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Hyundai Tiburon

The Clutch problem

The contact owns 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the hydraulic clutch was depressed and ceased in the depressed position. The contact was able switch lanes and pulled the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure persisted.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

My 2007 Hyundai Tiburon has 32,000 and is in need of it's second clutch. Dealership's stance is "normal wear and tear. " this vehicle is not my first stick shift and have never encountered this problem before.   Read details...

The Clutch Broken problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle failed to shift gears. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that that the clutch and fly wheel failed. The vehicle was repaired.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

My clutch is slipping already. Ive owned the car for six months and the previous owner repaced the cluch, and he o ly owned the car for 10 months. My previous standard transmission car went through 1 clutvh in the 15 years I owned it. Something must be defective.   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

Clutch fails to disengage. This is most dangerous when vehicle is parked in gear(as when parked on a hill with the rear of the front wheels turned to curb, and an attempt is made to start vehicle by pushing clutch pedal down and activating ignition, the vehicle may start with clutch engaged, and   Read details...




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