2001 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 5th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (21 complaints, 19%), typically at around 51,118 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 4 fires, 20 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 112owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 19% | 51,118 | — | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 19% | 38,289 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 14% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 11% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 11% | 23,495 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 10% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 8% | 21,350 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 8% | 12,850 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% | 125,466 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 5% | 33,902 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% | 72,057 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 71,550 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Hyundai Accent recalls (2)
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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.
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.
Repair shop did not perform alignment requested on 2001 Hyundai Accent. One reason was: "Cradle is rusted through" Similar recalls exist for Hyundai Elantra (similar design) and Sonata (engine cradle) for same model year. This represents a dangerous condition. Vehicle is operated in Wisconsin…
My 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
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…
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…
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 | 112 | 2 |
| 2000 Accent | 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 2001 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Hyundai Accent?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.