IllustrationMY MECHANIC TOLD ME IN APRIL 2020 MY 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE SUB FRAME HAS DECAYED UP TO WERE IT CONNECTS TO THE BODY UNDERNEATH. *TR
2001 Hyundai Accent
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Accent do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 64.5.
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1150K+
39 reports with mileage · 73 unknown
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
25 crash reports4 fire reports14 injury reports
Structure complaints
12 reportsTL* 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 AND IT WA…
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TL* 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 AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION NEAR THE FRONT OF THE FRAMING NEAR THE FRONT WHEELS AND THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVERS SIDE OF SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND TIBERON, YET NOT THE ACCENT? SOMEBODY ISN'T DOING THEIR JOB!! *TR
FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED BETWEEN DRIVERS LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUB FRAME MOUNT AT RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT. CORROSION HAS CREATED A HOLE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PASSAGE OF AN OBJECT SIMILAR IN SIZE TO A DECK OF CARDS. PASSENGER SIDE IS SIMILARLY CORRODED. FRONT SUB FRAME REPLACEMENT WILL BE …
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FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED BETWEEN DRIVERS LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUB FRAME MOUNT AT RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT. CORROSION HAS CREATED A HOLE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PASSAGE OF AN OBJECT SIMILAR IN SIZE TO A DECK OF CARDS. PASSENGER SIDE IS SIMILARLY CORRODED. FRONT SUB FRAME REPLACEMENT WILL BE NECESSARY IN ORDER MAINTAIN SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION. THE DEGREE OF FRONT SUB FRAME CORROSION IS NOT IN LINE WITH THE CONDITION OF THE BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE. BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS MINIMAL CORROSION. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME HAD BECOME SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
TL* 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 NOT OF…
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TL* 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 NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. ..UPDATED 03-13-13 *BF UPDATED 04/09/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE SALT BEING USED DURING THE WINTER ON THE ROADWAYS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE SALT BEING USED DURING THE WINTER ON THE ROADWAYS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
CONSUMER PULLED FROM THE VEHICLE AFTER MUFFLER OVER HEATER CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *PH THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS PERHAPS DUE TO FAULTY HEAT SHIELDS. AT 27,000 THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR AN ENGINE LIGHT AND SQUEAKING BRAKES. *JB
ALL WERE WARRANTY REPAIRS. THE IGNITION COIL WENT OUT FIRST. THEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE BODY WAS JUST A MINOR THING, A RAIN RAIL CAME LOOSE, AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. FINALLY, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE ON 09-02-03 AND IT IS TOTALLY. I ONLY HAD IT TWO YRS. AND IT ONLY HAD 31,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS A HISTORY OF STALLING OUT ON …
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ALL WERE WARRANTY REPAIRS. THE IGNITION COIL WENT OUT FIRST. THEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE BODY WAS JUST A MINOR THING, A RAIN RAIL CAME LOOSE, AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. FINALLY, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE ON 09-02-03 AND IT IS TOTALLY. I ONLY HAD IT TWO YRS. AND IT ONLY HAD 31,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS A HISTORY OF STALLING OUT ON TRIPS OF 30 MILES OR MORE, IT WOULD RESTART SOON THOUGH. CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS.
THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT RECALL#02V167000, DUE TO THE FACT SHE EXPERIENCED PREVIOUS HEAD INJURIES. SCC *JB
Official recalls
202V167000 · Structure:frame And Members
Jun 25, 2002
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).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
01V346000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Nov 6, 2001
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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