1998 Hyundai Tiburon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 23%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 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The car has been into Hyundai dealers 4 times since I've owned it. I am the original owner. Car has been in literally every other month since purchase in october 1998. Major problem has to do with the computer(s) and transmission. Check engine warning light, airbag warning light have both gone off. Car wouldn't shift and would hesitate at highway and side street speeds. Car just returned from dealer yesterday after 4th time in for repair. At 65 MPH, the rpms suddenly shot to approx 5800. Car has been terribly unreliable. …”
NHTSA complaint #708592, filed 1999-07“The clutch cannot be used properly due to design of floor mats. Makes the gears tight. Also, cover to fuel tank broke off when opened. The 1997 michelin x tires on front of vehicle broke off due to all lugs: nuts shearing off twice. Taking vehicle back to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #847387, filed 1999-09“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 1999-07Other or unknown: 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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