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2001 Hyundai Accent Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Hyundai Accent, most often about the transmission (19% of complaints, typically around 38,500 miles). It is 4th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2001 Hyundai Accent problems
Transmission
21 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly.
2001 Hyundai/4dr sdn/Accent/26777miles,demo from the dealership in phx az.,the transmission went out. Dealership, in nashville tn, fixed but it still slips. And I was out of transportation for 3 days.
Dt: contact states his car was lunging forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who said they couldn't do anything with the vehicle until the transmission failed. The dealer refused to replace transmission due to warranty coverage. They had the car with 29,000 miles the point where they were saying the oil should…
Air bags
21 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Upon merging into the highway from a yield sign at 30 MPH consumer was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed.
While driving at 55 MPH consumer slammed on the brakes and rear-ended the car stopped in the middle of the expressway. Both driver and passenger front airbags did not deploy. Vehicle's front-end sustained damage. Already being serviced at a Hyundai dealership and aware of the problem. Will receive a diagnostic of the…
Suspension
16 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
- the contact owns 2001 Hyundai Accent. While driving at 45 MPH on a very nice day the vehicle began drifting on the road. The front passenger tire went off the road and the rear tire went off the road as well. The vehicle slowed down to approximately 40 MPH when the driver lost complete control. He stated that only…
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the sub frame and control arms were completely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. ...updated 11-12-13
Speed control
12 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
When driving at 30 MPH vehicle accelerated to 50 MPH. As a result, vehicle collided into a apartment building. Driver sustained severe back injuries. The dealer stated that was normal.
While taking a trip vehicle kept accelerating. The rpms kept going up. Consumer controlled the vehicle with the brakes. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer replaced the throttle position sensor which alleviated the problem.
Body and structure
12 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 96,500 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the sub frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did…
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed extensive rusting on the brake lines and was deteriorating. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the vehicle was inspected…
Engine
11 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, the engine hesitated, and stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the engine coils were worn and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.
Approximately 3000 miles after having a 60,000 mile service involving replacement of all belts, including timing belt using high quality belts of known quality, a high voltage arching condition is observed on the face of the harmonic balancer (hb). Arch is approx. .250-.500 inch in length and projects from the…
Brakes
10 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Right front brake pads are totally metal to metal and left front are like brand new. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****762194
The consumer had to be pulled from the vehicle after it caught fire. The engine light had come on and the brakes were squeaky. The vehicle was not placed in gear. The collision experts concluded that the muffler had overheated and perhaps faulty heat shields had caused an ignition in the interior of the vehicle which…
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield wiper/washer.
2001 Hyundai Accent. While in use, the driver's side wiper swung off without warning while driving in rain on 95 north. Wiper was inoperable. The car was taken into the local dealership the next day. The replaced the wiper. The old part is not available. Driver's side wiper swung off again in rain while on the road…
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the rear window defroster was engaged and when he shut off the defroster, there was a loud explosion sound. The contact then noticed that there was a large hole in the rear window with small web0like fractures surrounding the hole. The window then…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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.
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 2001 Hyundai Accent
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Accent?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (21 complaints, typically around 38,500 miles); air bags (21 complaints); suspension (16 complaints, typically around 92,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Hyundai Accent have?
- 2 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 2001 a bad year for the Hyundai Accent?
- It is 4th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints, with 112 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.