1998 Hyundai Tiburon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 23%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,311miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,311 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.
“Hyundai said the exhaust manifold was not covered under the emissions or powertrain warranty which was a lie I have recorded. My seatbelt pops off even though I double check to make sure it's in tight. Hatfield Hyundai said put it in tighter or spray silicon oil in it. My locks will freeze while I'm driving and I cant get out of my car unless the window will roll down. Usally the windows are frozen shut. Hatfield Hyundai it is a normal thing for hyundais to lock people in their car. He said dont drive it when it's cold or spray ice guard inside the door before driving in cold weather. …”
NHTSA complaint #747895, filed 2001-07“Consumer stated that in her daughter's vehicle engine check light kept coming on, and when it did, while driving vehicle lost power. After loss of power, it took a long time to regain power. Then, vehicle ran sluggish for a while. Had taken vehicle to the dealer and had it repaired twice, but the problem kept reappearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10039718, filed 2003-09“3 weeks after car was bought, brake lights failed. Starting first of feb. Car would temporarily stall and check engine light would flash on, car would drop to 500 RPM's, then red line to 5500 RPM's.”
NHTSA complaint #708290, filed 1999-07“Engine check light stays on while driving, indicating there is a problem within the engine. Dealer keeps replacing engine valves. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #841655, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10016469Sep 1, 2003Oxygen sensors.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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