2005 Hyundai Tiburon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,837miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,837 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I recently took my 05 Hyundai Tiburon into the zimbrick Hyundai dealership in madison wi for service. I am having alignment issues with my vehicle and have had them since I purchased the vehicle. I discovered from the dealership that there is a common problem with the emergency brake system which can cause the rear brakes to lock up while driving. They stated they have worked on 7 or 8 recently where they had to replace the assembly. I see no recalls or TSB's on this issue and it is a serious safety issue that should be addressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10180936, filed 2007-01, 1 miles“- the contact stated that on two occasions while driving the 2005 Hyundai tibron with 16,837 failure mileage at 35 MPH and coming to an intersection, he put the foot on the brake, and the brake pedal did not move, and the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle had to be stopped with the emergency brake. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who could not duplicate the problem. The contact was asked to return if the problem occurred again. The current mileage was 16,852.”
NHTSA complaint #10187573, filed 2007-04, 16,837 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. While driving in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle would not stop. The contact crashed into a wall. He took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or repair the vehicle. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The powertrain and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 19,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10207991, filed 2007-11, 19,000 milesRelated 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 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
18 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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