1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT
1 recalls, 72 complaints - 57 TSBs
00V314001 Oct 2, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 25, 1998; 1997 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 1996 THROUGH JULY 9, 1997 AND 1998 SON... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENC... Read more
Complaint Statistics
72 total complaints
8 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 15, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2014
ON YOUR WEB SITE I FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR(FUEL TANK)IF MY MECHANIC FIX IT WILL THE MANUFACTURE REIMBURSE ME. IT IS A EMERGENCY BECAUSE IT LEAKS OUT NOW. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 9, 2008
Incident date: Apr 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF RAW GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEFECT WAS ON RECALL. THE MANUFACTU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 1, 2007
Incident date: Jul 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (50-75 MPH) THE OVERDRIVE WOULD DISSENGAGE. IN TURRN THE RPM WOULD RAMP UP. THIS WOULD HAPPEN RANDOMLY. SOMTIMES PULLING OFF AND TURNING CAR OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN TEMPORARILY FIXED PROBLEM. FINALLY, WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC. HE FOUND THAT THE WIRING UNER THE STIC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 1, 2007
Incident date: Jul 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (50-75 MPH) THE OVERDRIVE WOULD DISSENGAGE. IN TURRN THE RPM WOULD RAMP UP. THIS WOULD HAPPEN RANDOMLY. SOMTIMES PULLING OFF AND TURNING CAR OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN TEMPORARILY FIXED PROBLEM. FINALLY, WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC. HE FOUND THAT THE WIRING UNER THE STIC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 50 MY RPM IS AROUND 4000 A FEW MONTHS LATER DECEMBER 2003 TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NOW JANUARY 2005 RPM IS ACTING UP AGAIN, I HAD MY CAR CHECKED OUT AT THE GARAGE WHERE MY TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN AND THEY SEE NO PROBLEM WITH IT AT ALL, THEY THINK MAYBE IT IS ELECTRICAL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 20, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 50 MY RPM IS AROUND 4000 A FEW MONTHS LATER DECEMBER 2003 TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NOW JANUARY 2005 RPM IS ACTING UP AGAIN, I HAD MY CAR CHECKED OUT AT THE GARAGE WHERE MY TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN AND THEY SEE NO PROBLEM WITH IT AT ALL, THEY THINK MAYBE IT IS ELECTRICAL... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jan 19, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2003
THE REAR SEAT BELTS DON'T EXTRACT. DRIVERS SIDE HAS BEEN REPLACE THREE TIMES, JUST REPLACED AND WITHIN A WEEK WAS DOING IT AGAIN. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 5, 2004
Incident date: Sep 5, 2004
A CRACK WAS PRODUCED IN THE FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL FUMES SEEPED THROUGH THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT.*AK *TC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 19, 2004
Incident date: Aug 17, 2004
A RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE FUEL FILTER CAP REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER CAP SINCE THERE WAS NO CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURE REFUSED TO COOPERATE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 4, 2004
Incident date: Apr 3, 2004
I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND EACH TIME I WOULD STATE HOW THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THE CAR JERKS AND THEN IT RESUMES NORMALLY AS IF NOTHING EVER HAPPENED. I HAVE NOTICED NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME ISSUE AND THEIR DE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 27, 2004
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AND I AM CONCERNED IF THIS CRACK WILL AFFECT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 23, 2003
WHILE ACCELERATING THERE IS A LOUD BANGING NOISE LIKE THE VEHICLE IS BEING KICKED IN THE REAR, AND ENGINE IS STALLING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 10, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE CAN BE LEFT IN ANY POSITION AND IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 18, 2003
Incident date: Jun 18, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKED THEN CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. *AK *CB *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 4, 2003
THE STARTER WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION, FRONT BRAKES, OUTER TIE RODS AND THE ENGINE WERE ALL REPLACED. *TS *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 4, 2003
THE STARTER WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION, FRONT BRAKES, OUTER TIE RODS AND THE ENGINE WERE ALL REPLACED. *TS *JB
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Apr 4, 2003
THE STARTER WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION, FRONT BRAKES, OUTER TIE RODS AND THE ENGINE WERE ALL REPLACED. *TS *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Apr 4, 2003
THE STARTER WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION, FRONT BRAKES, OUTER TIE RODS AND THE ENGINE WERE ALL REPLACED. *TS *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 21, 2003
Incident date: Dec 5, 2002
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE GEARS WERE CHANGED, THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 2, 2002
Incident date: Sep 14, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETER STATING IF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES IF A CRACK DEVELOPES IN FUEL TANK. CONSUMER STATES LIGHT WAS ON PRIOR TO RECEIVING LETTER. DEALER STATED THEY WERE CHARGING FOR HER FOR CHECKING THE ENGINE LIGHT. CONSUMER FEELS SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A RECALL. NL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 25, 2002
NHTSA RECALL 00V314001 FUEL TANK; EASTRIDGE AUTO PLEX IN CASPER WY., THE CONSUMER WAS ASKED TO MAKE 2 TRIPS, ONE TRIP FOR INSPECTING THE FUEL TANK AND IF IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT WHICH TIME IT WOULD BE ORDERED. THE OWNER WOULD HAVE TO RESCHEDULE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT AND BRING THE VEHICLE BACK. TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 10, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING WAS SMELLING GAS COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY MECHANIC, WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CONSUMER VERY UPSET BECAUSE RECEIVED A FOLLOW-UP RECALL LETTER 00V314001 REGARDING LEAK IN FUEL TANK. CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED ORIGINAL RECALL LETTER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jan 25, 2000
PRIOR TO THE RECALL, CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, THE FUEL FILTER CAP WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED, CONSUMER STATED THAT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TESED THE SAME CODE WOULD APPEAR, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM IS HAVING TO DO WITH THE R... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 30, 2002
Incident date: Apr 20, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE A SUDDEN STOP IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Jan 25, 2000
PRIOR TO THE RECALL, CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, THE FUEL FILTER CAP WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED, CONSUMER STATED THAT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TESED THE SAME CODE WOULD APPEAR, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM IS HAVING TO DO WITH THE R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 2002
THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, CAUSING THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT TO COME ON. AT THIS POINT THE CAR WILL EITHER RESUME OPERATING OR STALL. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING B... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 25, 2001
THIS WAS A PROGRAM CAR. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS REPEATEDLY WITH THIS CAR. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT, IT STARTED USING OIL. THEY REBUILT THE HEAD. THEN ABOUT 8 MONTHS OR SO LATER IT STARTED USING OIL AGAIN, THIS TIME THEY "SAID" THEY PUT ON A NEW HEAD. HOWEVER, I DONT BELIEVE THAT BE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
PLASTIC SEAT BELT "CASING" (THAT CONTAINS THE ACTUAL SEAT BELT) OF RARELY USED FRONT PASSENGER BELT HAS CRACKED WITHOUT CAUSE AND LEFT SHARP EDGES TOUCHING THE INTERNAL BELT WEBBING WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE INTERNAL WEBBING OF THE BELT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jul 3, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WENT DIM AND POWER DIED ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 3, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WENT DIM AND POWER DIED ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 1, 2001
AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN. IT THEN, WENT OUT BUT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 8 OR MORE TIMES FOR ENGINE CHECK PROBLEM, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A DIFFERENT COMPONENT. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 25, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JUNE, 1998. FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, ENGINE CHECK SENSOR WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON FOR A WHILE. SOMETIMES THE MECHANIC FOUND A PROBLEM AND FIXED IT AND TURNED OFF THE LIGHT; SOMETIMES HE TOLD ME IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR; SOMETIMES HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING TH... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 25, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JUNE, 1998. FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, ENGINE CHECK SENSOR WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON FOR A WHILE. SOMETIMES THE MECHANIC FOUND A PROBLEM AND FIXED IT AND TURNED OFF THE LIGHT; SOMETIMES HE TOLD ME IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR; SOMETIMES HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING TH... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 2, 2001
Incident date: Feb 5, 2001
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY AR CRACKED GAS TANK BUT THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE GAS CAP, THE INVOICE STATES THE THE TANK WAS INSPECTED AND LOOKED OK, CONSUMER WONDERS IF THE TANK SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF. OIL LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF. OIL LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Feb 9, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT 62 MPH ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT HAD HAZARD LIGHTS ON. CONSUMER TRIED TO GO AROUND, THERE WAS SNOW ON GROUND/NOT ON ROAD, BUT ON SIDE OF ROAD, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND HIT A GUARDRAIL, AND TWO OTHER GUARDRAILS ON OTHER SIDE OF ROAD. NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK CONSUMER HIT GUA... Read more
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 19, 2001
CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING SOME PROBLEM WITH AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER FAN. THEY HAD STOPPED WORKING. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 19, 2001
CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING SOME PROBLEM WITH AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER FAN. THEY HAD STOPPED WORKING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Feb 28, 2001
WHEN FILLING UP GAS TANK GASOLINE NOZZLE WILL SHUT OFF ALMOST AS THERE IS TOO MUCH PRESSURE. *AK GAS CAP WAS CHANGED A SECOND TIME IN MAY AND RECALL WAS COMPLETE AND PROLEM HAS NOT CAME BACK. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 28, 2001
WHEN FILLING UP GAS TANK GASOLINE NOZZLE WILL SHUT OFF ALMOST AS THERE IS TOO MUCH PRESSURE. *AK GAS CAP WAS CHANGED A SECOND TIME IN MAY AND RECALL WAS COMPLETE AND PROLEM HAS NOT CAME BACK. *SLC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 23, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AND MAKING A SUDDEN STOP CONUSMER'S VEHICLE RUNNING INTO TAIL END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE GEARS STICKS SOMETIMES. LOW FUEL LIGHT, STOPPED OPERATING/ENGINE OIL SPOT UNDER HOOD, AND ROUGH IDLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE CRACK IN FUEL TANK. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE GEARS STICKS SOMETIMES. LOW FUEL LIGHT, STOPPED OPERATING/ENGINE OIL SPOT UNDER HOOD, AND ROUGH IDLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE CRACK IN FUEL TANK. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE GEARS STICKS SOMETIMES. LOW FUEL LIGHT, STOPPED OPERATING/ENGINE OIL SPOT UNDER HOOD, AND ROUGH IDLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE CRACK IN FUEL TANK. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE GEARS STICKS SOMETIMES. LOW FUEL LIGHT, STOPPED OPERATING/ENGINE OIL SPOT UNDER HOOD, AND ROUGH IDLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE CRACK IN FUEL TANK. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
WHEN I TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE KEY TURNS BACK AND TURNS THE WHOLE ENGINE OFF, IT WENT OUT ON THE FREEWAY ONE TIME! *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 18, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 2000
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & LOST CONTROL. HIT A DITCH HEAD-N. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STOPPING. VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. *AK
Crash
STEERING
Jul 18, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 2000
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & LOST CONTROL. HIT A DITCH HEAD-N. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STOPPING. VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 22, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 1998
ENGINE CONTROL MONITOR MELTED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED ODOMETER. SIX MONTHS LATER, TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. ; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED COMPUTER MODULE. CURRENTLY, CRANK ANGLE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING STALLING / ... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT
57 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
22-EM-010H
Jul 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-GI-006H
Jul 14, 2022
190000 TIRES
Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale
21-AT-006H
May 21, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle??A?A?s owner??A?A?s manual. ??A?A? Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ??A?A? Use of other DCT and IV
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-BD-007H-1
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-BD-007H
Mar 23, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
20-SS-001H
Feb 5, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
20-BE-001H
Jan 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-GI-006H
Oct 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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0640019
Dec 1, 2006
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. *KB
151
Feb 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT
0804
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *NM
0340007
Mar 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ
0340022
Dec 1, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT
135
Sep 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OXYGEN SENSORS. *SC
0236029
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT
0290009
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG
0240012
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH
0240010
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH
01400061
Dec 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG
042
Jan 4, 2001
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION (RECALL CAMPAIGN) INVOLVING FUEL FILLER CAP REPLACEMENT AND FUEL TANK PRESSURE CHECK INSPECTION. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT
0101001
Jan 1, 2001
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE VACUUM FORMATION IN THE FUEL TANK. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO DECREASE THE VACUUM IN THE FUEL TANK. *TT
01-JAN-01
Jan 1, 2001
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON SOME VEHICLES' EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. *TT
9936010
Jul 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
9940004
Apr 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT
9940002
Mar 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT
9840013
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO IMPROVED 2-1 DOWNSHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC
9830001
Jun 1, 1998
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE NEW FUEL PUMP CHECK CONNECTOR LOCATION FOR VEHICLES. *YC
9809006
Jun 1, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC
9890001
Feb 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESCRIBING A HATCH AJAR WARNING LAMP WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
9820002
Feb 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCING A TICKING/COLLAPSED LASH ADJUSTER CONDITION. *YC
9880003
Jan 1, 1998
174200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
SUBJECT ON REAR HATCH LATCH CHANGE. *YC
97100180001
Oct 1, 1997
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION ON WINDOW ADJUSTMENT. *YC
97090150006
Sep 1, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE-IN ALIGNMENT CHANGE. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI ACCENT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE09003
Opened: Jan 14, 2009 , Closed: Apr 24, 2009
STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 15, 2009, HYUNDAI NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V122) TO REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES ON MANY OF ITS MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 VEHICLES.SEE RECALL 09V122 FOR A COMPLETE LIST. THE AGENCY OPENED ITS INVESTIGATION BASED ON FIVE COMPLA... Read more
PE02055
Opened: Jul 2, 2002 , Closed: Dec 20, 2002
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM
ON DECEMBER 18TH, 2002 HYUNDAI AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER, INC. (HYUNDAI) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT REGARDING APPROXIMATELY 47,000 1995 AND 1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT VEHICLES REGISTERED IN SALT BELT STATES.ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI, THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL... Read more
RQ00017
Opened: Sep 16, 2000 , Closed: Oct 20, 2000
FUEL TANK CRACKING
There is no summary currently available
EA00001
Opened: Jan 5, 2000 , Closed: Mar 9, 2001
PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED
There is no summary currently available
PE99046
Opened: Jul 7, 1999 , Closed: Jan 5, 2000
PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED FATALITIES
ODI IS AWARE OF SEVEN FATALITIES OF CHILDREN (EXCLUDING CHILDREN IN REAR FACING CHILD SAFETY SEATS)THAT WERE CAUSED BY THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN MINOR OR MODERATE SEVERITY CRASHES INVOLVING MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE SEVEN FATALITIES OCCUR... Read more
PE97014
Opened: Apr 4, 1997 , Closed: Aug 26, 1997
AIR BAG EXHAUST FIRE
There is no summary currently available
HYUNDAI ACCENT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI ACCENT across all model years (1995, 2022).
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Total Recalls
2,762
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
365
Reported Crashes
76
Reported Fires
113
Reported Deaths
HYUNDAI ACCENT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 32 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 17 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 23 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 97 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 160 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 100 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 99 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 206 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 218 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 51 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 119 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 128 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 135 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 113 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 49 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 76 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 40 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 45 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 163 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 148 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 115 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 66 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 1 | 72 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 82 | View |
| 1996 | 4 | 142 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 197 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 | View |