2001 Hyundai Tiburon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“Car started making loud tapping noise, about 3 days later it started having problems accelerating. I had a friend that works on cars look at it and he said it was valve tapping coming from the engine. He used some oil to remedy the problem temporarily but said problem will continue until engine is most likely replaced?!?! I had to have the transmission replaced in 2003 after being told for several months that it was just my air conditioner! …”
NHTSA complaint #10189738, filed 2007-05, 89,000 miles“In the 23 months I have had my car I have had all of the following replaced: 2 batteries, 3 alternators, a feul pressure regulator, a gasket valve, a manifold, a catalic converter, a 3 transmissions (4 if you include the transmission that was in the car when I bought it). I bought the car with 26 miles on it. The very first weekend I had the car the alternator and the battery both had to be replaced. I have put 66,000 miles on this car, but am still dealing with all the problems because the transmission they put in there a couple weeks ago is still making noises. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025223, filed 2003-07, 300 miles“Check engine light came on then 3 miles down the road the car died on the side of the road.. My catalytic converter died... Then in novemeber of 2006 replaced converter once again, then april of 2007 replaced converter again, replace 4 o2 sensors then march 2008 replaced converter 2 o2 sensors and a front axle.”
NHTSA complaint #10260434, filed 2009-03, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 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.
- 10030984Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit…
- 10015198Mar 1, 2005Exhaust manifold assembly inspection and replacement campaign - v04.
- 10013517Jan 11, 2005Exhaust noise coming from the engine compartment. Voluntary service campaign v04 involves inspecting and, if necessary, replacing the exhaust manifold.
- 10013509Jan 1, 2005Exhaust manifold assembly inspection and replacement campaign.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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