1998 Hyundai Tiburon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 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 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Brake smake a deep grinding noise. Rotors were checked out by 2 service centers. Service station said they had never seen anything like it. There were multiple cracks in each of the rotors. Dealer stated it was okay, but there was some form of rust. Also, shoes had scored several marks in each rotor. Dealer said it was safe to ride on.”
NHTSA complaint #869395, filed 2000-09“Consumer was turning from the highway into an exit, while applying the brakes, the vehicle spinned out out of control and landed on the grass area. Dealer notified and refused to accept consumer's explanation of what happened.”
NHTSA complaint #831107, filed 1998-11“He was traveling about 35mph on boulevard and it was raining. Vehicle in front of him jammed the brakes. He started hydroplaning, and vehicle wouldn't stop. Dual air bags didn't deploy at all.”
NHTSA complaint #875522, filed 2000-11Related 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 1998 Hyundai Tiburon
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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