2001 Hyundai Tiburon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while having unrelated service to the vehicle by a local mechanic. The mechanic discovered rust on the rear passenger's side of the sub frame. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The contact did not have the sub frame replaced. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10548919, filed 2013-10, 120,000 miles“2001 Hyundai Tiburon. Consumer writes in regards to a rotten/rusted cross member the consumer received a call from a Hyundai representative and was informed the claim would not be addressed. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle was not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10375606, filed 2011-01“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 2003-06Related service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
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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