1997 Hyundai Tiburon Review

1997 Hyundai Tiburon is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 170.90 in length and 51.70 in height. Made in South Korea, 1997 Hyundai Tiburon has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 14,899 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. It’s seating 4 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 21 - 22 of gasoline in the city and 21 - 22 on highways.

Make: Hyundai
Model: Tiburon
Trims Available: 2
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $14,899 USD
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 28 - 29 HWY
Tires: 195/60R14
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Hyundai Tiburon 1997 Trims

1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 28 - 29 HWY

1997 Hyundai Tiburon Base

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 30 - 31 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • KMHJG34F3VU042870
  • KMHJG34F6VU028526
  • KMHJG34F1VU042981
  • KMHJG34F9VU060886
  • KMHJG34F0VU040994
  • KMHJG34F7VU030124
  • KMHJG34F8VU035865

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01V345000 started on /Date(1005022800000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.

Consequence: IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall 00V095001 started on /Date(954219600000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall 00V095002 started on /Date(964152000000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. IF EXCESSIVE VACUUM IS APPLIED, MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION CAN RESULT. A SMALL CRACK COULD DEVELOP ON THE UPPER FUEL TANK SURFACE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WOULD THEN ILLUMINATE AND, IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE DRIVER MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF THE FUEL TANK HAS CRACKED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall 97V026000 started on /Date(856933200000-0500)/.

Summary: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: THIS CONTAMINATION INTERFERES WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

FAQ

1997 Hyundai Tiburon is made in South Korea between 1997 to 2008.

The 1997 Hyundai Tiburon is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

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Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 Hyundai Tiburon so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 Hyundai Tiburon is lower than $7,450.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 Hyundai Tiburon that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Hyundai All models of 1997

Hyundai Accent

$13,499 - $14,899
21 - 22 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Elantra

$13,499 - $14,899
21 - 22 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Elantra Wagon

$13,499 - $14,899
21 - 22 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Sonata

$13,499 - $14,899
21 - 22 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Tiburon

$13,499 - $14,899
21 - 22 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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