1997 Hyundai Tiburon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon, 11% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles.
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.
“I have had this car back to the dealer for this problem 5 times. They have replaced a pulse generator sensor, however, the part only last anywhere from 4 to 7 months. The last time I took the car in they informed me that it needed a speed sensor output. They are willing to replace that part under the warranty, however, they informed me that I must pay the labor which will run about $95. I do not feel that I should be liable for this amount since I have complained of this problem since june, 1999 when the car had 40,978 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #733320, filed 2000-10“Check engine light came on while driving and car began to heat up, the driver side airbag came on as well;took it in for maintenance and the alternator was replaced however the airbag problem was not corrected and remains on.”
NHTSA complaint #10104616, filed 2004-12Related service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10014315Aug 1, 2004Replacement cigarette lighter.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
| 2003 | 34 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 31% |
| 1998 | 5 | 19% |
| 1997 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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