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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KMHHM65DX5U175521 · Checked Nov 5, 2026
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KMHHM65DX5U•••••• 2005 Hyundai TIBURON

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2005 Hyundai TIBURON build (3 vs 2).

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31on the model
20builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Power Train 1 Tires 1 Visibility 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Visibility fire Mar 2012
The contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that when the air conditioner was activated, the indicator light illuminated intermittently or would become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions. The blower switch was…
Fuel/propulsion System Sep 2019
The contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked fuel profusely, especially when parked on an incline. An unknown red indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to shaker's family hyundai (203-754-9494, located at…
Power Train May 2006
I purchased a new 2005 hyundai tiburon on march 09, 2005 in cincinnati, ohio. At about 9,000 miles I noticed the car was behaving differently. By 16,000 miles even I who am not mechanical could figure out that the clutch was failing. I was amazed that this could be the case with…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHHM65DX5U175521 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.