Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -22 City / 26 -30 HWY
Horsepower
138 -172
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nidia V
Great on gas and car last for many years. Would buy another car
It has lasted me over 10 years, great on gas. I have over 200,000 miles on it. No complains on my card
accountCircle Jim Voigt
Runs great
Gets 24-25 in towing 29 -32 hyw. Had to replace wipers 3 times 1 taillight Bulb & a washer on my brake wire return cable
accountCircle Kit B
2005 Hyundai tiburon; great car!
Super reliable. With routine maintenance, the car had taken us from Florida to Massachusetts and back, and from Florida to Virginia and back and it is getting up there in years. It drives really well and my husband may never give it up. We'll keep this car until it legitimately dies.
accountCircle Samantha M
It's a beautifully made sports car
Absolutely love my car it's never let me down and beyond that I have spent a lot of money to fixing it under the hood.
accountCircle Gregory B
It is fast and has great gas.
I love the smooth ride, I love the gas mileage. I love the speed, I dislike the airbag features. I also dislike the trunk flap.
accountCircle katie W
2005 Hyundai tiburon small backseat
Cute. Fast. Slick car. Back seat is very small. Don't recommend if people need to be back there regularly. It honestly shouldn't even have a back seat it's so small. Other than that it's a pretty good car. The only other problem is that my air doesn't work very well I'm not sure if that's something I need to fix or if it's the car. Looking into that currently
accountCircle Maria R
It does not burn much has.
Everything runs great. Cool a/c heat really gets hot. Saves a lot on gas. Seats have a few tears but everything else is good.
accountCircle Christian S
Looks like a Lincoln, decent car.
There's nothing really wrong with it except no ac. Interior is leather in great condition. It is s 4 door sedan. High mileage. Body paint is a little worn but no body damage. Brakes need to be changed. Oil was just changed. Has a new radio system in it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sue P
My Tiburon is a nice car, and it's been very reliable. It gets decent gas mileage and rides pretty smooth. What I don't like is that it sits super low, and due to a neck and back injury a few years ago, it can be really difficult to get in and out of sometimes. I also dislike that the stereo has never worked well and the a/c seems to always break when it's the hottest outside.
The Tiburon is a low-maintenance, fun little sports car with a 5-speed transmission.
accountCircle Marc D
Driving and owning a Hyundai tiburon.
Car is sporty looking and has very decent pick-up (acceleration) for a 2.0l engine, or 4-cylinder. My personal issues with it are that it is low to the ground and a bit small on the inside. I have since 'outgrown' this vehicle but cannot afford another one probably for some time. Overall the car is reliable and runs well. Keep in mind strut replacement will be necessary at some point during long-term ownership, as cars low to the ground tend to feel every bump and crack in the road that much more.
accountCircle Christian S
Making it, has really held it down for me.
Needs new brakes and spark plugs, body is a little tainted but it runs great and does not have a hard time starting or running. Just put new tires on the car still has good tread. Headlights are a little dull. Inside leather is still in great condition.
accountCircle Kimberly J
That it takes me wherever I want.
It is a nice car. The sun roof is cool. And the color is pretty neat, it is a cool red color. But I do not like how it only has two doors.
accountCircle Devin K
It's high maintenance. It requires a lot of regular care over the course of it's lifetime and has several instruments that will inevitably fail due to the quality of part from the factory.
It's okay. High maintenance. But gets me where i need to go.
accountCircle Alexa T
Tiburon review: advantages and disadvantages of the Hyundai Tiburon.
I love my car itself. However, it is 13 years old and I have had to pay a lot of money in upkeep. For the most part, it has been reliable, but there have been times I have had to fork over large amounts of money to get it fixed. Because of how old the vehicle is and that there are not many of this kind made today, it can be difficult to find the parts I need to replace. Other than that, the car is comfortable and cute. I like the look of the vehicle and it has served me well overall.

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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GS
138 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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GT
172 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
172 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Hyundai Tiburon Owner Reviews

4.07
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5 stars 47%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 40%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sue P on March 20, 2021
My Tiburon is a nice car, and it's been very reliable. It gets decent gas mileage and rides pretty smooth. What I don't like is that it sits super low, and due to a neck and back injury a few years ago, it can be really difficult to get in and out of sometimes. I also dislike that the stereo has never worked well and the a/c seems to always break when it's the hottest outside.
The Tiburon is a low-maintenance, fun little sports car with a 5-speed transmission.
accountCircle Devin K on January 10, 2021
It's high maintenance. It requires a lot of regular care over the course of it's lifetime and has several instruments that will inevitably fail due to the quality of part from the factory.
It's okay. High maintenance. But gets me where i need to go.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Marc D.

Its sporty. Decent on gas. Good pickup for a 4 cylinder. Parts not too expensive. It is considered a pretty unique model. It is relatively reliable. Final purchase price was good. Has dual exhaust in rear.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Marc D.

It is very low to ground so vehicle can eventually be 'outgrown' by owner. Has a backseat but it is so small and tight it is essentially unusable. Speakers are very sensitive, apparently as one blew out without much extreme use.

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Owners

The 2005 Hyundai Tiburon has an average owner rating of 4.12 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 22 other Small Cars.

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4.67
2
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4.56
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4.07

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Hyundai Tiburon has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #9 of 23 other Small Cars.

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Tie
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42 MPG
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Tie
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43 MPG
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Tie
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30 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 hyundai tiburon v6 oil type?

Answer: A 2005 Hyundai Tiburon equipped with the optional 2.7L V6 engine is going to need run on either 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic blend motor oil. The manufacturer preference is for 5W-20 but You should not have any...

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