Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Hyundai Tiburon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 43 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V187000 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
Of the 43 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 43 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Hyundai Tiburon faces reliability challenges due to frequent power train issues and steering concerns. A recall for steering linkages emphasizes fundamental flaws. While some components are less problematic, the tendency for power train and steering failures notably affects this model's reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| air bags | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| steering | 50,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
| tires | 40,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | rare |
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
- Coolant flush
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Grinding transmission noise
- Air bag warning light
- Irregular tire wear
- Suspension knocking sounds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.