Hyundai Tiburon

19982008 · 43 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
21
Best
24

The Hyundai Tiburon has been tested by the EPA across 43 different configurations spanning model years 1998 through 2008. Over this period, the Tiburon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202722MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202722MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202722MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
2004
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2004
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2004
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2003
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2003
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2003
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2002
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2002
2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202722MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202722MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG

Historical Efficiency

2008
23
2007
23
2006
23
2005
23
2004
23
2003
23
2002
23
2001
24
2000
24
1999
23
1998
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Tiburon) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Hyundai Tiburon. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Hyundai Hyundai Tiburon grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
225
Total Deaths
176

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.1%
Fire Occurrence
2.2%
Speeding Involved
25.8%
DUI Involved
21.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

70%
Front
23%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2022
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.94
2021
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2020
Fatal Crashes29
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2019
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2018
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes28
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2016
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2015
Fatal Crashes43
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2014
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.77

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2006
1
2005
1
2003
5
2002
4
1999
2
1998
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory