2004 Hyundai Tiburon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, 4% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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.
“Almost right after purchasing the vehicle, I started experiencing electrical problems. The alarm system would randomly go off and sometimes even lock the doors of the car on it's own. Whether the car was running or not, windows open or shut, did not matter. Later the windshield wiper motor burned out so only the fastest setting works and only when I hold the knob up for the one time wipe. The window motor went out on the passenger side as well. If you were to slam or hit the door, the window will roll down, but not back up unless you pull very hard on it to get it going. …”
NHTSA complaint #10436000, filed 2011-11, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. Additionally, there was a loud abnormal noise heard when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the serpentine belt was tightened yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10567404, filed 2014-03, 150,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
39 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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