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2000 Hyundai Accent Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Hyundai Accent, most often about the transmission (30% of complaints, typically around 26,000 miles). It is 8th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2000 Hyundai Accent problems
Transmission
28 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly, driveline.
Check engine light came on again. The transmission feels like it goes into a neutral state as soon as transmission is shifted into drive. Ph
On my Hyundai Accent I have replaced the transmission three times and now it is about to be a forth time and I have only had it for a year and a half. The transmission will go up to 55-65 miles an hour and then wine really badly and then shake bad to. Third time to happen . I believe with the lemon laws they owe me a…
Engine
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
For more than two years I have been complaining to my dc-area Hyundai dealership that my car is burning or leaking oil but they failed to diagnose problem, apparently to avoid fixing it under the warranty. It is extremely dangerous for me to drive my vehicle but Hyundai will not honor its much hyped warranty and fix…
Junk! Just over the 60,000 mile warranty and just about everything you can imagine went wrong. The gas gauge does not work. The exhaust broke apart on the flex pipe. It's all one piece and costs $850 just for parts. One out of two o2 sensors are bad at $200 a pop! Front wheel bearings went; one seized up and one was…
Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system, rear window wiper/washer.
Windshiled control arm on steering wheel broke in half while activating windshield wiper fluid. This has occured 2 times. This happened once on my son's same model for year 2001
Tl contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Accent. While driving approximately 15 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to activate. She took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the windshield wipers were disconnected at the ball joint and motor. The failure is identical to the one mentioned in NHTSA campaign…
Air bags
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving at 35 MPH on october 7, 2003 the vehicle was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle. The occupant of consumer's vehicle was wearing a seat belt but none of the air bags deployed. The consumer's child was severely injured but the occupant of the other vehicle was not injured.
Consumer's vehicle was traveling 20 MPH and was struck by a truck, causing the vehicle spin around, and was struck again. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained multiple injures, and was taken to the emergency room. Vehicle was totaled.
Speed control
8 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While sitting in the vehicle at a light engine began to rev up, as if it was going to take off. Consumer had to hold foot on the brake to avoid a sudden take off.
While driving at any speed vehicle did not shift correctly. As a result, speed decreased then suddenly vehicle surged forward. The vehicle has been sitting now for 50 days with the same problem.
Electrical
8 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: wiring, alternator/generator/regulator, ignition.
Junk! Just over the 60,000 mile warranty and just about everything you can imagine went wrong. The gas gauge does not work. The exhaust broke apart on the flex pipe. It's all one piece and costs $850 just for parts. One out of two o2 sensors are bad at $200 a pop! Front wheel bearings went; one seized up and one was…
: the contact stated while driving at various speeds on the highway, the engine stalled without warning and there was a loss of all power. After a short while, the engine restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted but the vehicle was not inspected. Updated 10/25/2006 -
Brakes
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Consumer hit another vehicle head on, resulting in major front end damage. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries vehicle was towed and totaled. .......
Junk! Just over the 60,000 mile warranty and just about everything you can imagine went wrong. The gas gauge does not work. The exhaust broke apart on the flex pipe. It's all one piece and costs $850 just for parts. One out of two o2 sensors are bad at $200 a pop! Front wheel bearings went; one seized up and one was…
Seat belts
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: front.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Hyundai Accent recalls
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: An occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.
Fix: Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: Moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases may freeze inside the throttle body bore and throttle body idle speed control circuit resulting in the throttle valve not closing fully and a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
Fix: Dealers will install a new, relocated pcv hose and will additionally install a heated throttle body on the 2000-2001 accents equipped with 1.5 liter engines that were produced through january 31, 2001. Owner notification began april 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 liter or 1.6 liter engines that were originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. While driving at a steady throttle opening for an extended period of time during extremely cold ambient temperatures (below approximately -5 degrees fahrenheit with high humidity), moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases can freeze and block the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and hose. If the pcv hose freezes, combustion chamber gases are forced through the breather hose into the air intake hose and then into the throttle body.
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
Fix: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. If the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
Fix: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. If the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Hyundai Accent
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Accent?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (28 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); visibility and wipers (11 complaints, typically around 101,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Hyundai Accent have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 25, 2002 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Hyundai Accent?
- It is 8th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints, with 92 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.