10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,667 miles

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problem #3

May 112003

Tiburon 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 71,000 miles
While driving the hood latch failed and the hood flew up onto the windshield, destroyed the hood and latches, damaged the roof, and injured driver.

- Brockport, NY, USA

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problem #2

Aug 121999

Tiburon

  • miles
Engine head gasket malfunctioned and leaked fluid leaked, which may have resulted in a fire. Also problems with hood/door window /locks and handles, as well as headrest staying in one position.

- Memphis, TN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 121999

Tiburon

  • miles
Defective engine head gasket replaced twice which caused fluid to leak onto the engine. Also, hood flew open which may have caused a crash/ problems with the driver's and passenger's windows, and driver's/passenger head rests won't stay in the top position.

- Memphis, TN, USA

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