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2002 Hyundai Accent

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Accent years

Owner complaints for the 2002 Hyundai Accent are substantially higher than the model-year median of 64.5.

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134Owner complaints

Model-year median: 64.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
24Fuel System, Gasoline
17Air Bags
15Service Brakes, Hydraulic
13Engine And Engine Cooling
12
All reported categories
Vehicle Speed Control
12Fuel/propulsion System
7Suspension
7Tires
6Visibility
6Structure
5Unknown Or Other
5Electrical System
4Steering
4Latches/locks/linkages
3Seat Belts
3Wheels
2Child Seat
1Engine
1Exterior Lighting
1Fuel System, Other
1Interior Lighting
1Parking Brake
1Seats
1Service Brakes
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

76 reports with mileage · 58 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

26 crash reports2 fire reports18 injury reports

Power Train complaints

24 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2002
Power Train

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 5 TIMES BETWEEN 18FEB AND 3JUN OF 2002. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE FILLED OUT ALL INFORMATION TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY, AS THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN FOR SERVICE. IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFO, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL OR EMAIL ME AT CATHICAT1@YAHOO.COM.O SAFETY…

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THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 5 TIMES BETWEEN 18FEB AND 3JUN OF 2002. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE FILLED OUT ALL INFORMATION TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY, AS THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN FOR SERVICE. IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFO, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL OR EMAIL ME AT CATHICAT1@YAHOO.COM.O SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #762612

Mileage unknown · Mar 27, 2002
Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. INTERMITTENTLY THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN GEARS BRAKING THE VEHICLE CREATING WHEEL SPIN. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME AT 350 MILES. THE DEALER AS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM

NHTSA ODI #8006499

Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2002
Power TrainInjury

DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION

NHTSA ODI #9005833

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2001
Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD "BUCK" DURING ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM REVERSE INTO THE DRIVE GEAR. ALSO, STATES VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN TRANSMISSION "BUCKED". DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM. THEN, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH MANUFACTURER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED TRANSMI…

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD "BUCK" DURING ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM REVERSE INTO THE DRIVE GEAR. ALSO, STATES VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN TRANSMISSION "BUCKED". DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM. THEN, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH MANUFACTURER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI #8001061

Official recalls

1

02V167000 · 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.