Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 26 -30 HWY
Horsepower
134 -170
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joey landrum
Awesome little car!!
This car is 17 years old and drives like a champ!! I bought it used and it has 160k miles on it and I've had it bout a year now and drive it every day and it's a great car!! Good on gas and fun to drive!!
accountCircle Michael H
2003 Hyundai tiburon gt v6.
It is been a great vehicle. Minor issues... Just maintenance really. Gets good gas mileage. Some of the interior trim needs replacing. The paint has oxidized on the roof, hood, and hatchback. Otherwise, I would recommend it as a fun, reliable vehicle.
accountCircle Crystal D
I think it is a good value and very long lasting. I think it is a good quality as well.
It is 15 yrs old and I have not had any major problems. I feel safe and that I can trust my car.
accountCircle Jaime J
Watch out for the gas and the brakes.
It handles well has good gas mileage and has great get up and go! The steering is tight! Only complaint it I getting old.
accountCircle Sue B
Great car, great price and very reliable, my Hyundai Tiburon
Been driving this car for 16 years and still love it. It looks great and people still ask if it's a new car ! Very reliable, have had no major failures and replaced light bulbs and brakes etc due to wear and tear. Next new car will definitely be a Hyundai.
accountCircle Toni s
That it is actually a tuscani model and i have music system with a 15' speaker
My Vehicle is very fast . It is a Standard not an automatic. It has a rebuilt engine . The only thing i dislike about the car are my fuel problems. I don't have any complaints .. Because i paid 800 and It's has been working for over year.
accountCircle Maria L
This Hyundai Tiburon is reliable, fast, saves gas, and I highly recommend it.
Saves gas and is very reliable. Never had any problems. The style is sporty like and fun to drive. It is comfortable and the speakers are loud. Runs and drives smooth with no problems. Performance is excellent never had any problems highly recommend it.
accountCircle Jen R
That its a mid size car, not so big or small.
I like that it's not too big or small. Sporty looking. I dislike that its low to the ground so I do not like driving it in the winter.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle JOE PATRICK
Getting rid of it.
Hell no. I bought my wife a 2003 gt with 35,000 miles on it and it's been a major pain. Everytime you fix something, another thing goes wrong. This car isn't even broke in yet. Piece of junk, trying to get her to sell it.
accountCircle Austin H
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT Coupe
I own a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT, it has a 2.7 Liter engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. I have had some issues with the clutch, and it isn't the fastest or most practical vehicle, but overall it's reliable and fun to drive.
accountCircle Lisa G
The 03 Hyundai Tiburon gt is a great and reliable car.
Great vehicle however has some electrical problems that seem to be not just mine and the sunroof apparently seems to get off track and is not able to close causing it to jam up and have to be replaced. The vehicle is a good strong powerful vehicle and a smooth ride also hold great to the curves the slap shift feature is great.
accountCircle Angela A
Could be better, could be worse.
It is been mostly reliable, and I am only recently having problems, but they're significant problems, so I cannot give it a higher score than somewhere in the middle. Problems include: electrical (passenger side door and window do not work) and overheating. There's also a lot of road noise (not a quiet drive at all).

Hyundai Tiburon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
134 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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GT
170 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2003 Hyundai Tiburon Owner Reviews

4.33
21 Reviews
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5 stars 62%
4 stars 19%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Robin Wenz on June 15, 2021
Very reliable, low major repairs
Highly recommend, low repairs needed! Yes, there are quirks like the ABS light, seatbelt light, air bag light, sticky face plate around the radio, and the annoying brake light, but those are generally faulty sensor issues except for the strange stickiness that developed around the radio plate and buttons. The car will only need regular maintenance, and around 2010 or slightly later, to be safe, replace your belts, keep a bunch of fuses on hand because after the year 2015 the light panels etc related fuse items MIGHT need new fuses. They are cheap enough and any child can change the fuse saving you hundreds of dollars in repairs. Regular maintenance like replacing AC parts, cruise control, wipers, door window or locks, and moon roof motor might be common issues with age, but there were no major repairs. Rubber trim seemed to look old faster, but cheap enough for a DIY replace. Driving fast around corners is dangerous in this car, but otherwise the low maintenance on my 160k miles GT has been good to me. I've done a lot of my own repairs, sometimes with help, and I'm a 57 YEAR OLD NON MECHANICALLY INCLINED WOMAN! I love my car! Just give your car a good paint job to brighten it up, and keep your interior cleaned. My back leather seats still look great! Front seats do look worn with age and sun, but overall I am unable to part with my car! ?
accountCircle Monica S on March 8, 2021
Let's do this.. Let's go.. Only you and I.. Will ever know.
The hyundai is a small compact car that hugs the road at any speed like a long lost friend. Without telling any tales of past adventures the tiburon stylish look gives it away. It's smooth run seems to whisper, . 'Let's do this, lets go. I will not tell, no one . Will know'. . The '03 tribaron was brought to light in a dark midnight blue color. With that first test drive one knew it was going to own that title of 'let's do this, lets go'. Live life stopping only briefly to reflect, do not give in to temptation. Only to the tribaron.

Ranks #3 Small Cars by Owners

The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has an average owner rating of 4.33 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 21 other Small Cars.

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4.5
2
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4.35
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4.33

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #9 of 21 other Small Cars.

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48 MPG
2
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43 MPG
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30 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety