Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Hyundai Tiburon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V369000 HYUNDAI PUERTO RICO/FMVSS/FUEL VALVE INSTALLATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V178000 HYUNDAI/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE/FMVSS 301 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V496000 HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V257000 HYUNDAI/BRAKE HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has significant concerns, particularly with brake system defects and potential fuel tank spillage in a rollover, as highlighted by recalls and complaints, suggesting below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel tank valve | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| rear brake lines | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| steering gearbox mount | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell after refueling
- Uneven brake wear
- Vibration during braking
- Steering noise while turning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.