Comments: 1-15, 16-30
Radio replaced (would not eject CDs) (16,000 miles).
Headlights burn out far too frequently (every 5,000 miles or so).
Generally shoddy workmanship... numerous fittings/seals are loose or on their way out...rattles/hums/are prevalent.
Wheel bearings on their way out the door, car also eats tires like a racecar. I'm on my third full set at 65,000 miles, due to "impact bursts" and wear issues.
Dropped 2nd cylinder due to melted sparkplug (30,000 miles).
Thermostat malfunctioned (60,000 miles and WEEKS after warranty expired).
As-yet-unresolved random stalling problem (current, my technicians and the deal technicians cannot diagnose this issue).
This is a fun car to drive.
This is an awful car to own.
I have discovered that Hyundai service departments are, across the board, awful. 3 days just to have my car looked at for it's stalling problem: apparently, their bulletproof warranty is bringing in plenty of repeat business... to their SERVICE DEPARTMENT!
Couldn't agree more, this is a lemon and a half! I can't afford to keep fixing the darn thing.
It is almost as if you were talking about my own car.
The car looks great, but the materials used inside are cheap. The rugs are always out of place because the plastic holders came out years ago. There is an air conditioning plastic grid that keeps falling on the passenger side. The tires are expensive, hard to find and the car eats them too quickly. At least one headlight burns every year since I got the car and the fog lights just stopped working.
I also noticed that the inside covers on the doors are of a different color in my car (one gray and one black). Some of the screws that hold the plastic pieces inside the car were so tight that the plastic is broken.
The seat belt was a nightmare for years, until Hyundai decided to replace it for free. But even then, I had to wait for months until the service department finally got the parts.
The service department actually tried to discourage me from getting the seat belts replaced, telling me that the fix was a huge and ugly piece of metal to guide the belt.
The thermostat has broken twice, or this second time my car is actually overheating. I brought my car for service today to check, but they had moved and did not notify me.
Other than that, the car drives well, and from what I have read here I could have had even more problems. The service department had treated me well, until today.
Now I am worried I will never be able to get any money for my car when I decide to get rid of it.
My 2000 Tiburon has had two headlights replaced and two front wheel bearings also. I'm not sure, but I think another wheel bearing is on its way out. Are these problems chronic weak points among Tiburon's or just unique to mine and the 2 or 3 other postings on this website?
I don't know why the Tib got such bad reviews on this site. I've had mine since it came out in 2000, suped her right up with an all round veil side body kit, 18" rims, the works.
I was able to save up this coin becuase the only time my car has been in the shop is when I get an oil change, do my brakes... and that's about it.
10 out of 10 for me, this car is great, it sounds like you guys picked up a beater from a used car dealership.
^ I agree. My 2000 tiburon is great. I also suped her up a bit. Got some sweet chrome rims, they costed a fortune, but I got a good discount.
I purchased my 2000 Tiburon three years ago at a used car dealer. Here are the problems with my TB, head lights burn out, front and rear wheel bearings, tire wear, seat belts don't re-tracked and bad on fuel.
I have a 2000 Tiburon, I like the car, the only problems I have had with it are the front wheel bearings.
I have 109,000 on it and each have been replaced 3 times.
Luckily they have all been covered under warranty, and I have gotten a free rental.
The Service department has been great to me!
Now that the warranty is up I don't want to be putting wheel bearings in it constantly, so we will see what happens...
I have to agree with you all. My 2000 Tiburon had the following replaced in the first 2 years of ownership:
-Every exterior lightbulb - at least twice
-Horn
-Alarm
-2 mufflers
-Window motors
-Hubs and routers for each tire.
Since then, I've replaced nothing.
I would just suggest that everyone go ahead and upgrade to a newer Tiburon. I currently own a 2005 model, I purchased it new and it's GREAT!!! The power difference is amazing, and the drive-ability is the best. Not to mention the styling is almost impossible to beat by any car in its price range. It is one of the best and most well built cars I have ever driven. The newer Tiburon's are definitely worth the investment. But the best of luck to you all and remember everyone fears the shark!!! Tiburon's for life!
I'm interested in buying a used 2000 Tiburon, but after reading the comments on this site I am very skeptical. I'd be buying this car for about $7,000 at 71k with a three year warranty which it sounds like I am going to need. Is it worth it? If so I feel after my warranty I'll be shelling out big bucks, what do you think? I'd appreciate any helpful advice.
I have a 2001 Tiburon and have had many of the same issues. Here they go up to the current issue:
- Headlights blown about once a year
- Seat belt does not retract properly
- Transmission replaced at 51,000 miles
- Fog lights blow continually
- Never received recall information for catalytic converter, then took over 2 weeks to get the part and replace it with no rental provided
- Thermostat replaced 4 times now (Hyundai dealership says it has to have a Hyundai thermostat to register)
- Tires replaced 4 times, wear so easily and are very expensive
- The dealership I bought it from has terrible service; now I take it way out of my way and have found a much nicer dealership (service department)
- Currently my car has been overheating for 2 months, had it in the service department 3 times, 2 other mechanics, and personal friends looked at it with no answer. Now it's back in the service department as of today because it overheats in about 5 minutes whether you turn on the heat, accelerate, whatever; it still continues to overheat.
I just wanted to say I also have a 2000 tiburon... I love the car and I am still glad I bought it, but at 67000 miles I too have to now replace wheel bearings and the headlights and brake lights both go out about once a year.
Had our 2000 Tibby since new (just over 8 years now). It is a well built and reliable car. Low maintenance. Driven by female driver, not abused at all. Maybe the "lemons" you got were abused/off-lease cars where the owner didn't treat the car nicely.
Headlights: When I used cheapo eBay/chinese "blue" "HID" "superwhite" bulbs, they burn out quick. So don't use them. Going back to quality Sylvania OEM-type bulbs was the trick to long headlight life.
Changing oil in this car is the easiest thing ever, since the oil filter hangs really low at the passenger side wheel area-- you can even change it without lifting the car because it's right there and it won't drip on anything, goes directly in the drain pan. Such a clean and easy job. Great design and thought Hyundai put into this!
One big downside, which we've gotten used to, but still annoy us is: The trunk lid needs to be slammed hard for it to close properly. You can't just lightly shut it, because it won't close all the way. It was really annoying at first. Now everyone that drives/rides our car and uses the trunk knows to SLAM that trunk shut.
No major repair or warranty work. Just basic maintenance. At 38K miles still on original brake pads and rotors, even! Had to change the tires (upgraded to 15" wheels and tires) though.
I love my tib it's been good to me now since I got it looks great and will never go back to gm or ford cars again they are the lemondes not my tibby thanks. Matt.
I've had a 2000 tiburon for 2 years now... I've had the same problems as many others... Headlights go often, on my 3rd one now and at least my 2nd set of tires, close to my third.
Recently had to replace 2 front wheel bearings and I think my back one is heading that way. I also have this strange stalling problem. First mechanic thought it was water in the gas line, so he got it started and it drove OK for a day then stalled again... I took it somewhere else and turns out my fuel pump was going. Replaced filter and pump. Drove well for 2 weeks, then stalled out on my today for no real reason... its getting so expensive getting it towed to mechanics and finding more and more things... I just wish they could find the cause of the stall!