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2002 Hyundai Accent Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Hyundai Accent, most often about the fuel system (19% of complaints, typically around 67,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Accent model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2002 Hyundai Accent problems
Fuel system
25 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
I got this car in 2015 and it keep failing the state of ohio vechicle inspection e-check test and the same code keeps coming up..... P1401..... Why... It fail on jan 16,2019 and in 2017 jan.19.17 I spent $398.52 and had gas tank filler neck and canister ventvalve replace.....and again same code 2019 "p1401..help thks.…
2002 Hyundai Accent 2 dr sedan there is a dangerous problem where gas being pumped into the car is being rejected by the fuel system and spitting back out of the fuel pipe without triggering the gasoline pump shut off. The fuel has on many occasions spit back on the person filling the car with gasoline. Per the…
Transmission
24 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly, manual transmission, axle assembly.
Automatic transmission failing. Previously revved while in park. Took to mechanic, problem seemed to go away. While on highway trying to pass other cars, after stepping on gas - car would jump/clunk/jerk into gear. On back road home, was revving higher than normal but didn't seem to want to go anywhere. Sluggish and…
Pulled into the parking lot. I went to put it in park, but the car would only go in reverse. I was going forward in drive at the time. It started going in reverse. No matter what gear I tried, it would only go in reverse. I couldn't turn off the car. I kept trying to put it in park and eventually it worked. This car…
Brakes
15 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Horn has broken 3 times in the last 7 months. Clutch went at 11,000 miles. Windshield wipers broke at 11,000 miles. Rear brakes need to be taken apart and cleaned because of excessive dirt/road material getting into brakes. Gas mileage poor since 9,000 miles.
Brakes failed at 9000 miles causing an accident with another vehicle. Front brakes were in a metal to metal condition. Pads on front disc brakes have need replacement every 8000 miles since this incident. The rotots have been replaced twice.
Air bags
15 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Accent. While switching lanes between 35-40 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's face slammed into the windshield. A police report was filed. No repairs have been made. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH the vehicle hit another vehicle and the driver front air bag deployed. The air bag deflated so fast it caused the driver to hit the steering wheel. The driver sustained minor injuries and a police report was filed at the scene. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled.…
Engine
13 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
About: 2002 Hyundai Accent problem happens short time after filling the gas tank. Check engine light comes on and car has a sudden large loss of power, overdrive cuts out. Problem may persist for a day or two then go away and come back several times before going away. Situation: my wife was crossing a street and could…
Engine lifters tap loudly for anywhere for 2 mins or 20 miles depending on how long the car set. The lifters had been replaced once. Taken to dealer to have it checked out they says its fine but a friend of mine that also works there says they are boarder line and will need to be taken care of soon. Dealer will not…
Speed control
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Vehicle accelerated at high rpms when starting or 10 minutes after driving at any speed. Dealer was notified and was unable to duplicate the problem.
While backing out in reverse, the consumer applied the brakes and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. There was no incident to report. The dealer replaced the sensor assembly. When the vehicle accelerated on its own, the consumer applied the brakes which almost caused her to hit her father. When the vehicle started to…
Wheels and tires
8 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: temporary/emergency spare tire, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
While driving at 50 MPH , the front passenger tire blew out, causing the driver to pull off the highway. The driver changed the tire and contacted the manufacturer about this issue.
Driver side wheel fell off while vehicle was in motion due to lower control arm separating in half. Loss of control of vehicle. Cv joint drive shaft, fender and rocker panel damaged. Pictures are available showing defect.
Suspension
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 94,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I had just gotten off interstate 76 at route 14 after driving the posted speed limit of 70 MPH. I came down the ramp and as I applied the brakes, the front left wheel locked up. Thank god it didn't happen on interstate 76. The traffic was very heavy with semi's all around along with regular traffic. I come to find out…
Having the vehicle stationary, I jacked it up to do some brake work in the front driver's side. The lower control arms (as well as various frame parts underneath) are extremely rusty. When lowering the vehicle using a floor jack (after doing the repair) the lower control broke. I feel very fortunate this happened in…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 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).
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 2002 Hyundai Accent
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Hyundai Accent?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (25 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles); transmission (24 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles); brakes (15 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Hyundai Accent have?
- 1 recall 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 2002 a bad year for the Hyundai Accent?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Accent model year since 2000, with 134 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.