2003 Hyundai Tiburon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, 3% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“In october 2009 I purchased a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon for my son. The car was placed in the garage until my son turned 16 on march 8, 2010. We only have put less than 100 miles on the car from the date of purchase to find out that the rear brakes were not working also causing the emergency brake not to lock in. The vehicle was purchased at crest honda in nashville, tn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321603, filed 2010-03, 51,800 miles“I have a 2003 Tiburon gt with a 6 speed transmission. I've had to replace the clutch twice in under 30k miles. I've checked with other Tiburon owners and they said it's a defect in the clutch assembly. Hyundai won't admit a problem even though a lot of people are having this issue apparently.”
NHTSA complaint #10229706, filed 2008-06, 50,000 miles“Hello, I'm 26yrs old. I own a 2003 Tiburon gt v6 6speed with less than 80,000 miles. I bought it off of the original owner with only 9,000 miles. Within the 70,000 miles I've driven it, it's had three clutches.? I've owned all manual driven cars since I was 16, I learned how to drive with one. We all know I burned that clutch up a little bit yet I still didn't burn that clutch out. The first clutch I had to replace I paid for the parts. Hyundai took care of the labor which was nice but, I still had to pay for a part that I wasn't at fault for ruining. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257590, filed 2009-02, 31,000 miles“Vehicle equipt with low profile sports tires. While driving on sr2 in jeruselum township ohio I lost control of the vehicle and began skidding on black ice. Anti-lock brakes did not engage to my knowledge and $9000 damage was done to the vehicle. Rear axle failed during the impact into an embankment which absorbed much of the impact. Side airbag deployed as designed but front did not. I am assuming that this is due to me sliding backwards up the embankment without any direct frontal impact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10055193, filed 2004-01, 2,800 miles“Clutch failed at 44,000 miles after buying car used. Service department would not fix , stated it was wear and tear. Cost $1500 to fix. Airbag light stays on, past 65,000 so service department wont fix it unless I pay for it. Hatch back latch wont work, $200 to fix that. Headlights burn out every other month. Brought car to service center because of a noise in the front of car. Said they couldnt hear anything. 2000 miles over my warrentee brought car back because it was getting worse, said it was front wheel assembly and would cost $1000 to fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201189, filed 2007-08, 44,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V496000Dec 3, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.Covers: Hyundai Tiburon 2002–2003, Elantra 2001–2003
- 03V257000Jul 22, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. Two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the…Covers: Hyundai Tiburon 2002–2003, Elantra 2001–2003
Related 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 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
164 complaintsAir bags
71 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology