1997 Hyundai Tiburon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was traveling about 30mph and coming off ramp when vehicle in front jammed on brakes and consumer's vehicle skidded into back of other vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8001040, filed 2001-12“When drivihg at highway speed vehicle is stalling and jerking and the consumer lost all power within the vehicle. Also, brakes went out, and the gas went out. Manufactureer can't determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #847877, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 17% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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