2002 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 4th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (24 complaints, 18%), typically at around 54,854 miles. Complaints mention 26 crashes, 2 fires, 29 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 134owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 24 | 18% | 54,854 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 13% | 69,012 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 11% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 10% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 9% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 9% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 5% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 5% | 94,437 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 4% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 4% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | 106,235 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | 39,002 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3% | 13,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 51,130 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 7,005 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Hyundai Accent recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Purchased car 2002 in Arizona. About 2009 when the check engine light came on and when filling the car with gas the pump would stop after less than .25 gallons pumped. It takes greater than 20 minutes to fill the tank and many times the auto shut off fails and I end up being sprayed gasoline. This…
All cars and trucks with yellow foggy headlamp lenses should be recalled ? When they were glass and only $ 5.00 they didn't turn yellow . That is a safety hazard not being able to see at nite. !! You people are not doing your job keeping us safe!
I got this car in 2015 and it keep failing the state of ohio vechicle inspection e-check test and the same code keeps coming up..... P1401..... Why... It fail on jan 16,2019 and in 2017 jan.19.17 i spent $398.52 and had gas tank filler neck and canister ventvalve replace.....and again same code…
I am a police officer, crash reconstructionist, and child seat technician. I was involved in investigating a serious injury crash in which a child was in a dorel juvenile group, scenera next convertible seat. The seat broke and failed to maintain its integrity. There was a very large crack down the…
Having the vehicle stationary, i jacked it up to do some brake work in the front driver's side. The lower control arms (as well as various frame parts underneath) are extremely rusty. When lowering the vehicle using a floor jack (after doing the repair) the lower control broke. I feel very…
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 | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Accent | 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 2002 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Hyundai Accent?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.