1997 Hyundai Tiburon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%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 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 parked the car. Got out of the drivers side and shut the door. The window shattered. Door was not shut forcefully. Passenger side window off track and raises too high. This may cause window to shatter also. I believe this may have been what happened with the drivers side of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #712308, filed 1999-09“Engine head gasket malfunctioned and leaked fluid leaked, which may have resulted in a fire. Also problems with hood/door window /locks and handles, as well as headrest staying in one position. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #846629, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 97V026000Feb 26, 1997The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.Covers: Hyundai Tiburon 1997, Accent 1996–1997, Elantra 1996–1997 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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