2003 Hyundai Tiburon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,855miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, 4% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,855 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.
“It seems only a few days after I bought my Tiburon I have been having problems with my rear wiper. The first time it was grinding and making noise/motor. Took it in to dealership (van dynhoven in appleton, wi) of course they could not verify the problem. A few months later during cold weather it would just stop working and you could see it was struggling. Shut it off 10 min later would be working again. (obvious motor problem). Took it in to dealership, again could not verify. It continued happening during colder weather, must have taken in at least 3 times. They could never verify. …”
NHTSA complaint #10122445, filed 2005-05, 17,000 miles“Both passenger and driver side windows some times work. I have to pull on them to go up most of the time and they get stuck rolled all the way up some times. Also the rear wiper blade motor does not work and the washer fluid motor dose not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10700885, filed 2015-03, 115,000 miles“Air conditioning blower motor control switch housing melted, causing climate control to be non functional. There have been approximately 4 replacements of switch due to same failure. Through online research this is a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10628754, filed 2014-08, 60,000 miles“- the clutch is slipping - the motor for the passenger door window has failed and the driver side is failing. - the driver side interior door handle does not work, and the locking mechanism is failing.”
NHTSA complaint #10462898, filed 2012-06, 65,000 miles“The air bag warning light stays illuminated while driving. When this occurs the driver's side window is inoperative. Although the dealership has serviced the vehicle several times for this issue, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10046103, filed 2003-10, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there…
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 17% |
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 complaintsBrakes
10 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.
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