Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Hyundai Tiburon
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Hyundai Tiburon has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #01V345000 HYUNDAI/SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V198000 HYUNDAI/FMVSS 110/TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V178000 HYUNDAI/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Hyundai Tiburon has a moderate reliability outlook based on limited data, with no owner complaints filed and three NHTSA recalls. These recalls indicate potential issues with the seat belts, tire pressure labels, and automatic transmission. The lack of complaints suggests these issues may not severely impact most owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pads replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Seat belt retraction issues
- Difficulty in gear shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.