Topic: Clutch problems with the 2004 Tiburon

[animalcrazy]

Has anyone experienced any problems with the clutch on their 2004 Tiburon.  My car has 40,000km on it, 32,000 of which are highway driving and is less than 2 years old.  I noticed that the clutch had started slipping and took it into the dealership.  There they informed me that yes infact I do require a new clutch to the tune of $900.00 + tax.  Add this to the list of unresolvable squeeks and rattles in the car.  Needless to say I'm a bit frustrated by this latest development.  Of course the clutch problem is due to my driving, never mind my last car ( honda civic with manual transmission) lasted 10 years without ever having to have the clutch addressed.  And, because the clutch is considered a "wearable item", it is not covered by that amazing Hyundai warranty.  Am I the only one experiencing this issue?

[wing]

Not an '04 but I had 60k on my '00 tiburon with no issues.  Do you have a V6 or 4 cyl?

[Shnak]

Sounds like this is a case of a dealership that should fix this clutch as a proof of goodwill... 

[barrie1]

Thats sounds a little unusual for the car you are driving, its a better grade of vehicle then most almost any day of the week.VW for example has not had the best rep in the market place for a while now but your vehilce has steadily gone up in quality  every year.  I would shop around as you will find the clutch and pressure plate cheaper from a different source. Make sure that you get the troll bearing as well to match.  A heavier duty clutch like the Centre Force brand will be a little more money but give you a much longer lifespan then the OEM one. I would shop around at your local garages to see who has the cheapest labour rate and can do the job for you as quick as possible as well. PS. Welcome to the Forum as well Animal. 

[articsteve]

Has anyone experienced any problems with the clutch on their 2004 Tiburon.  My car has 40,000km on it, 32,000 of which are highway driving and is less than 2 years old.  I noticed that the clutch had started slipping and took it into the dealership.  There they informed me that yes infact I do require a new clutch to the tune of $900.00 + tax.  Add this to the list of unresolvable squeeks and rattles in the car.  Needless to say I'm a bit frustrated by this latest development.  Of course the clutch problem is due to my driving, never mind my last car ( honda civic with manual transmission) lasted 10 years without ever having to have the clutch addressed.  And, because the clutch is considered a "wearable item", it is not covered by that amazing Hyundai warranty.  Am I the only one experiencing this issue?

Of course the clutch problem is due to my driving,

It is always the customers fault when it comes to clutch and manual transmission problems.  Just standard dealer procedure on low end vehicles so it is not specific to Hyundai.

it is not covered by that amazing Hyundai warranty.

I sympathize with you.  PPL put so much stock into warranties which are really an iffy insurance for catastrophic loss.  Making a solid car with solid parts should be the primary focus that is why I recommend Civic and Toyota.  It's a pay me now or pay me later sort of thing.

Your also paying top dollar for that clutch job.  

[articsteve]

Thats sounds a little unusual for the car you are driving, its a better grade of vehicle then most almost any day of the week.VW for example has not had the best rep in the market place for a while now but your vehilce has steadily gone up in quality  every year.  I would shop around as you will find the clutch and pressure plate cheaper from a different source. Make sure that you get the troll bearing as well to match.  A heavier duty clutch like the Centre Force brand will be a little more money but give you a much longer lifespan then the OEM one. I would shop around at your local garages to see who has the cheapest labour rate and can do the job for you as quick as possible as well. PS. Welcome to the Forum as well Animal. 

Thats sounds a little unusual for the car you are driving, its a better grade of vehicle then most almost any day of the week

That's not what the used car market thinks about Tiburons.  They don't have a reputation for outstanding quality and the trade in values are poor.

[barrie1]

Steve you must be in the car business to say that as if you are an authority on the topic. My area has these cars well listed as a good buy. They are highly thought of down here in the southern part of the province. 

[wing]

I talked to Neil about the Tiburon a few years back, he said he couldn't keep them on the lot in Sask, yet here in Ottawa they are worth peanuts nobody wants them.

[articsteve]

They are highly thought of down here in the southern part of the province

By young ppl who don't really know what their buying until it's too late.  

[articsteve]

I talked to Neil about the Tiburon a few years back, he said he couldn't keep them on the lot in Sask, yet here in Ottawa they are worth peanuts nobody wants them.

The current generation were a flash in the pan.  They appealed to mid 20's ppl because of the relative cheap price compared to the features and appearance plus the zero percent thing.  But there was no group waiting to buy these cars used.  Nobody wants a used Tib on the lot around here.

[Panzer]

Has anyone experienced any problems with the clutch on their 2004 Tiburon.  My car has 40,000km on it, 32,000 of which are highway driving and is less than 2 years old.  I noticed that the clutch had started slipping and took it into the dealership.  And, because the clutch is considered a "wearable item", it is not covered by that amazing Hyundai warranty. 

For a clutch to go at 40K, there are 2 possibilities: you abuse it, or it's a defect.  Since you say you don't abuse it, I'd visit another dealership to get a different opinion.

Did you buy the car new?  Was it a demo?  If there's oil leaking on the plate, that'll easily be seen by the mechanic who opens it up and be pinpointable to a manufacturer defect.

If the change in dealership doesn't get you what you want, I'd even get a third party opinion (ie: private garage/mechanic you know & trust).

[Shnak]

Thats sounds a little unusual for the car you are driving, its a better grade of vehicle then most almost any day of the week.VW for example has not had the best rep in the market place for a while now but your vehilce has steadily gone up in quality  every year.

Here we go... another cheap, and uncalled for, shot from barrie... 

[Shnak]

laspalmas, I would have said the exact same thing (fix the clutch as proof of goodwill) no matter which brand we were talking about... I have no idea if VW would have done it, but it's clear in my mind that if it is determined (proven) that this wasn't the driver's fault, that it should be fixed under goodwill warranty.

[exserviceguy]

Hi Animal, Sorry to hear of your clutch concerns.  The dealer group I currently work for, owns a Hyundai store and I've spent some time working in that service dept because we all fill in for each other from time to time.  We have never experienced an unusual number of Tib clutch faults, but Tibs do tend to get driven hard, that's what the marketing leads people to believe they should be able to do.  I agree with Barrie that a heavier clutch may make a world of difference when it comes to lifespan.  Please don't waste your time going from dealer to dealer looking for another opinion or goodwill.  When it comes to clutches all manufacturers limit their warranty to 12 months 20000 kms, ( if that), and oil leaking onto the plate to cause damage is relatively rare. 
The only way anyone will know what shape your clutch is in, is by removing the transmission and checking it out, by that time you're on the hook for the cost.

[Panzer]

What I am saying is; no dealer will do this under goodwill...

Not so sure about that... On a similar note, I had a tail light smashed in a parking lot on a 3-month old Saturn a few years back.  I went to the dealership's service dep't and told them the situation, wanting to know the price of a tail light to see if it was worth my while to declare it under my insurance.  As it turn out, my deductible ($500) was greater than the housing so I told them I'd pay for it.

When I came back, I looked at my bill and it said 'warranty' at the bottom, at no charge to me.  Not sure whether this was a mistake but I sure didn't ask for a clarification!

[barrie1]

Well I am the 3rd private owner of the Saturn I have and it runs extremely well for a 1994 model year car. It runs so good actually i am grabbing another one for parts which should see me thru the next 4-5 years of driving even if only a winter beater. The quality has been very good for the last 6 months that i have owned it so far. I never mentioned Snacks name at all so he is jumping over the edge again from the sound of it as I have him on IGNORE. To me thats the best place he has been since he arrived. 

[smainville]

Oh lighten up Barrie, It's friday!

What do you mean lighten up Barrie?, Haven't seen him here in months!

[neil]

The current generation were a flash in the pan.  They appealed to mid 20's ppl because of the relative cheap price compared to the features and appearance plus the zero percent thing.  But there was no group waiting to buy these cars used.  Nobody wants a used Tib on the lot around here.

'03's are booking for $13k wholesale.  Not bad for 4 years old, not bad for a car you could buy new for $21K.
Books for $1k less than an '03 Civic Si.  Again not to shabby.

The Tib is a seasonal car.  Our used inventory on these tends to peak in the winter, and sales ramp up starting right about now. 

[articsteve]

'03's are booking for $13k wholesale.  Not bad for 4 years old, not bad for a car you could buy new for $21K.
Books for $1k less than an '03 Civic Si.  Again not to shabby.

The Tib is a seasonal car.  Our used inventory on these tends to peak in the winter, and sales ramp up starting right about now. 

'03's are booking for $13k wholesale.  Not bad for 4 years old, not bad for a car you could buy new for $21K.

Maybe in the middle of nowhere, but at the center of the universe 03/4 banger/air/stick/good condition will get you 8K providing you went to church that week.  In the sourthern Ontario market those cars have had their run.  We'll send them out west.

Year 2003
Make HYUNDAI
Model TIBURON
Exterior Colour silver
Interior Colour black
Transmission Manual
Engine Size 2.0, 4 cyl.
Fuel Type Gas
# Doors 2
 Price $11,995.00
Mileage 89,000 km
Stock # 342
Date 4/4/2006
Ad Code CTDHDK
Web Ad ID 5070073
 

[haris]

I think the very high insurance rates in Southern Ontario have something to do with the lack of Tibruron's popularity.