2005 Hyundai Tiburon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, 5% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that when the air conditioner was activated, the indicator light illuminated intermittently or would become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions. The blower switch was replaced twice. In addition, the blower switch casing and wires were melted. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10521461, filed 2013-06, 62,000 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 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
18 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
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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