2001 Hyundai Tiburon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 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 problems with my Tiburon since I got the car most of the things have been covered by warranty. November 17 2001 the car had 2486 miles on it the alarm started going off while I was driving down the highway. I got it turned off about 20 minutes later and for the next two days the alarm kept going off for no reason. Nov 20 I couldn?t get it to turn off at all so I took it to the dealership. The said a wire shorted out and fixed it at no cost to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071116, filed 2004-01“Everytime I use my emergency brake it freezes. I had it towed into the local dealership & they informed me that the problem wasn't happening while in their possession. So, I left my car at the dealership and was told that a regional manager would have to approve my repair because they didn't know what exactly was causing my problem. I picked up my car 5 days later with no repairs being made and the problem still existing. My last conversation with the service manager, I was told that the regional manager still has yet to respond to my problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10107814, filed 2005-01“My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. The dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. However, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. The vehicle is not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10023760, filed 2003-06“Problem with brakes when wet (ie: if car is washed or if street is wet. Brakes tend to grab when wet. Had brakes pads & rotors checked out recently, was told no sign of wear.”
NHTSA complaint #758796, filed 2002-03Related 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 2001 Hyundai Tiburon
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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