Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 64 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 42 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Tires 5 complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
Of the 64 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 64 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Hyundai Tiburon has a below-average reliability rating based on its significant number of power train complaints and a notable recall for brake light switch issues. This suggests potential future repair costs and vehicle downtime.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| brake light switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 change
- tire rotation and balance
- brake system inspection
- timing belt replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual transmission noise
- brake light malfunction
- airbag warning light
- steering issues
- engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.