Major Problems with 2001 Hyundai Accent Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Hyundai Accent

2001 Hyundai Accent FRONTAL Victims: 4

2001 Hyundai Accent FRONTAL Victims: 3 Mileage: 46235 miles

2001 Hyundai Accent VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2

Browse 2001 Hyundai Accent complaints by category

Problems with FRONTAL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Hyundai Accent owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle was involved in a frontal and rear end collisions of 40 mph impact both air bags failed to deploy.	17 ~ 12305 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the vehicle doesn't go over 20 mph and sometimes it won't shift above first gear due to power transmission problem.	16 ~ 15906 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL transmission was completely gone. vehicle was jumping from drive to neutral and revving 200 rpms by itself. contacted dealer and	11 ~ 1364 miles
SUSPENSION the car was traveling below the speed limit and the driver began to notice an uncontrollable shake with the steering	6 ~ 78500 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION when going up or down a hill the front end of the car shakes. *ak...	6 ~ 21517 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the front frame was completely corroded. the vehicle...	4 ~ 101750 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING all were warranty repairs. the ignition coil went out first. then the catalytic converter. the body was just a minor...	4 ~ 60856 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i bought a 2001 hyundai in 2001 and since i had it. it has 1 new brake i new transmission...	4 ~ 6750 miles
TIRES had a tire blowout and tire shreded which knocked out tirewall and ripped out wiring harness.*ak...	4
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	4
POWER TRAIN consumer stated that the dealer is taking to long to perform the recall#01v346000 power value hose. fort meyer honda 239-277-1222	3 ~ 35108 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle will stall out and has difficulty starting it up. problem ususally occurs more often when vehicle has been sitting	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER engine check light is coming and whenever i fillup gas the car takes too much time to start but once	3
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE consumer received a recall regarding the a-pillar however consumer stated the drive is too far and would like to have	3
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE consumer pulled from the vehicle after muffler over heater causing vehicle to catch fire. *ph the cause of fire was...	3 ~ 65000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2001 hyundai accent gl 1.6l engine the pulse generator switch has broken 4 times already each time...	2
STRUCTURE all were warranty repairs. the ignition coil went out first. then the catalytic converter. the body was just a minor...	2 ~ 46451 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states was driving approx 35-40mph and involved in a right frontal collison. both driver and passenger air bags did	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ngine check light came on. when consumer stopped vehicle and took foot off gas rpms and speed odometer revved up....	2
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS at 35-42 mph there was a front impact and driver was not wearing seatbelt. both front seatbelts retracted after impact...	2
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY told to contact insurance. refused. told my father i lied and a tree or something else hit my windshield. parents...	2
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle had a decrease in acceleration. consumer later received recall 01v346002 for pcv kit. took vehicle to dealer and they...	2
SEATS vehicle was involved in a 25-35 mph frontal collision in which right rear seat belt unlatched upon impact causing passenger	2
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle idled rough. the dealer was contacted and the pulse generator was replaced. the consumer picked up the vehicle...	2 ~ 62733 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving consumer was involved in a 25-35 mph frontal collision in which driver side and passenger side air bags	2
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when...	1 ~ 93000 miles
STEERING front control arm corroded and broke apart. unable to steer. towed to and confirmed by mechanic. *tr...	1 ~ 114000 miles
MARKINGS > TIRES tire does not have the required dot treadwear temp. rates listed on the sidewall. this tire should have that information...	1
SEAT BELTS the retractor assembly for the front passenger seatbelt no longer functions properly. an unusual noise is heard from the assembly...	1 ~ 105114 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the rear window defroster was engaged and when...	1 ~ 10000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE went on a trip out of the state. i noticed that i wasn't getting my normal mileage. i filled my...	1 ~ 52500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY consumer turned on the defogger and air conditioning mixed in with the heat. this caused the window to fog up....	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer had to be pulled from the vehicle after it caught fire. *ph the engine light had come on...	1 ~ 27000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES i bought a hyundai accent 2001 new at car pros in lacey (now sold). on the incident date i had...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2001 hyundai accent gl 1.6l engine the pulse generator switch has broken 4 times already each time...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when driving at 30 mph vehicle accelerated to 50 mph. as a result vehicle collided into a apartment building. driver	1 ~ 31990 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vehicle's had a high idle which caused unexpected acceleration. dealer has repaired the defective part but problem still exists. *ak...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING all were warranty repairs. the ignition coil went out first. then the catalytic converter. the body was just a minor...	1 ~ 11902 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have had my hyundai accent 2001 for a year now so far..i have had to have my brakes changed...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer stated the tire experienced tread separation. scc *jb...	1
COLUMN > STEERING consumer stated there was a noise coming the steering column while driving. ts *jb...	1 ~ 29099 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my car engine will rev up on its own when in neutral (i have a manual transmission) the engine revs...	1 ~ 25000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my car engine will rev up on its own when in neutral (i have a manual transmission) the engine revs...	1 ~ 25000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS right front brake pads are totally metal to metal and left front are like brand new. ts nlm ****dimsii ivoq	1 ~ 15700 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there is extended stopping distance and vehicle shakes /jerks. dealer has been contacted. cause unknown. please provide any further information.*ak...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there is extended stopping distance and vehicle shakes /jerks. dealer has been contacted. cause unknown. please provide any further information.*ak...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2001 hyundai accent. while in use the driver's side wiper swung off without warning while driving in rain on 95...	1 ~ 15700 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION dealer fixed wheel bearings at no charge in 1 day. dealer replacing transmission by end of the week - no...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes--this vehicle was in the dealer's shop 5 times for brake repairs starting at 4 100 miles. calipers and master...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes--this vehicle was in the dealer's shop 5 times for brake repairs starting at 4 100 miles. calipers and master...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes--this vehicle was in the dealer's shop 5 times for brake repairs starting at 4 100 miles. calipers and master...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS both front seat belt buckles came undone while driving also the consumer noticed that they were unable to hear the	1 ~ 39000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when upshifting and downshifting the gears grind even if clutch is fully depressed. vehicle has been taken in and new...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition coil went out 3 days after vehicle purchased. since then it has been replaced 2 more times.also front end	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine check light keeps coming on 3 times it stayed on and once every week it flickered. . dealer has...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light keeps coming on 3 times it stayed on and once every week it flickered. . dealer has...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine check light is coming and whenever i fillup gas the car takes too much time to start but once	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving vehicle it is burning a lot of oil. dealer has been notified however unable to remedy the problem.*akthe...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the passenger seat belt when pulled all the way out tightens adult passenger so tight against chest that they can...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the clutch malfunctioned after the consumer made an emergency stop. clutch disc failure was determined to be the cause. the	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas was leaking from tank to the inside of the car under the back seat around the plate that covers...	1
LINES AND FITTINGS > AIR SUSPENSION > SPRINGS consumer states while starting vehicle up using the air conditioner or heater there is a powder smell that comes out	1

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