1998 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- Fewer complaints than other years 19th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 19th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (15 complaints, 32%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 47owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Hyundai Accent problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 32% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 23% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 17% | 45,255 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 17% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 40,510 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 40,510 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 36,360 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Hyundai Accent recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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 sonata vehicles produced from july 9, 1997 through april 24, 1998. The evaporative emission control systems may apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. Minor fuel tank distortion could result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver could notice a gasoline odor.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: 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 experienced cracking. However, at this time, the cause for the cracking has not been identified. This portion of the campaign will begin after hyundai has determined the cause and corrective procedure.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank cracking (RQ00017) — opened Sep 16, 2000, closed Oct 20, 2000, led to recall 00V095002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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 manufacturer…
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…
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…
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
Other Hyundai Accent years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 Accent | 16 | 4 |
| 2020 Accent | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 Accent | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 Accent | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 Accent | 68 | 0 |
| 2016 Accent | 102 | 0 |
| 2015 Accent | 70 | 2 |
| 2014 Accent | 79 | 1 |
| 2013 Accent | 141 | 1 |
| 2012 Accent | 153 | 2 |
| 2011 Accent | 38 | 1 |
| 2010 Accent | 87 | 1 |
| 2009 Accent | 101 | 2 |
| 2008 Accent | 101 | 1 |
| 2007 Accent | 88 | 3 |
| 2006 Accent | 43 | 3 |
| 2005 Accent | 49 | 1 |
| 2004 Accent | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 Accent | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 Accent | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Accent | 112 | 2 |
| 2000 Accent | 92 | 4 |
| 1999 Accent | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 | 47 | 1 |
| 1997 Accent | 55 | 2 |
| 1996 Accent | 101 | 4 |
| 1995 Accent | 142 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Hyundai Accent?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Hyundai Accent a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accent model years, the 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.