2002 Hyundai Accent problems
Owners have filed 163 complaints about the 2002 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 15.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 11.7%.
Complaints163
Crashes30
Fires3
Injuries36
Deaths11
What owners report breaking
Power train 15.3% · 25
Fuel system, gasoline 11.7% · 19
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.8% · 16
Air bags 9.2% · 15
Engine and engine cooling 8.0% · 13
Vehicle speed control 7.4% · 12
Suspension 4.3% · 7
Fuel/propulsion system 4.3% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 30 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 36 report an injury and 11 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Hyundai Accent in this data, 2002 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2012 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 40,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Was driving along at 60 mph. Stop at light, when ready to go, the car "bogged" and the car would not shift out of low gear, the check engine light came on. I pulled over, tested all auto. Trans. Gears, fine. Got to office. Turned off car for 1-2 hrs. Got back in car, started up, check engine light not on and the problem was gone?? I think the "computer brain" malfunction, is that possible and why??? Power train · reported at 748,398 miles
This vehicle has been in for service 5 times between 18feb and 3jun of 2002. I am very dissatisfied with this vehicle. I have filled out all information to the best of my ability, as the vehicle is currently in for service. If you need any additional info, please don't hesitate to call or email me at [email protected] safety defect listed. Power train
Automatic transmission would "buck" during acceleration when vehicle was shifted from reverse into the drive gear. Also, states vehicle would make a "clunking" noise when transmission "bucked". Dealership examined vehicle, and could not reproduce problem. Then, after consultation with manufacturer, dealership replaced transmission. *Ak Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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