2000 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 10th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (28 complaints, 30%), typically at around 26,137 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 92owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 28 | 30% | 26,137 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 12% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 12% | 73,250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 12% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9% | 76,126 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 9% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 8% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 5% | 80,666 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 50,341 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 104,125 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Hyundai Accent recalls (4)
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Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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).
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. If the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.
Risk: If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
Fix: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. If the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.
Risk: If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
Fix: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Hyundai 5 speed shuts its engine off after 30 mins of driving on a freeway and hazardous to driver, then steering locks up after engine stops but car still rolls with electronics still on. *tr
My cars fuel tank is now giving me problems. When i pull up to the pump get gas the car says its empty but when fueling the car constantly clicks saying its full. I have to keep taking the pump in and out of the car to reseal it then try again and again and most times again. When the gas attendants…
My wife was driving on the highway when the passenger side front wheel broke. The wheel broke along the bottom of all the holes in the rim. We replaced the rim. On 9/17/2011 the driver front side broke in the same way. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine shut off when the engine engaged independently. The contact stated that the key was not in the ignition at the time of the failure. The contact entered the vehicle and attempted to insert the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 hyundai accent. The contact stated that when driving in inclement weather 5mph and above, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped functioning. The manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was inspected by a…
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 | 92 | 4 |
| 1999 Accent | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Accent | 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 2000 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Hyundai Accent?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.