1999 Hyundai Tiburon Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon.

19982000
Complaints
50
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:100,000 mi
#25 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:113,000 mi
#34 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon.

Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,000
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Other:Labels
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1999 Hyundai Tiburon — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Hyundai Tiburon has 50 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (5 complaints, avg 100,000 mi); Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints, avg 113,000 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 106,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Hyundai Tiburon?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tiburon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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