2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,135 miles

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problem #4

Jan 032001

Tiburon

  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have it repaired according to recall campaign id number 00V095002 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). There was not a remedy repair performed on the vehicle. After the inspection the "check engine" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunctions. The technician stated that there was an inspection performed under the prior recall, so the vehicle was denied a free remedy repair. The current mileage was 183,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 242008

Tiburon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. While driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found a leak in the fuel tank as determined by a pressure check. Hyundai was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 032005

Tiburon 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 83,539 miles
Smelled gas fumes strongly upon fill-up for several days, check engine light. Took car in. Mechanic said recall #00V095002 was in effect on my vehicle. Took it to dealership to have them replace defective parts (tank & cap). Dealership only replaced cap but did not tell me at the time. Went to smog car next year and comes up with evaporative leak. Took back to dealership who told me "there is a huge leak on the top of your gas tank." Will not replace for free. Called manufacturer who said that dealership claims there was no leak at time of original inspection. Manufacturer said they are not under obligation to replace tank due to their claim that it was not cracked at the time of fuel cap replacement. Spoke with kasey at Hyundai on 9/22 at 2:15 pm. Recall notice clearly states that "tank must be replaced if cracked, regardless of vehicle's age or mileage."

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 012001

Tiburon

  • miles
Consumer is calling to report that vehicle has a fuel leak. Dealer has been contatced.

- Rockport, NY, USA