2003 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- Fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 22nd out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints, 41%), typically at around 28,500 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 14 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 37owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 15 | 41% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 19% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 8% | 56,081 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 8% | 18,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Hyundai Accent recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Hyundai Accent.
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.
When i start my car the air bag light flashes off
The passenger seatbelt airbag sensor wire was caught and cut in normal use of the car, while it was under warranty. When i brought it in, they said that it was not covered under warranty, and so we have taken it to a 3rd party mechanic to fix it. When he ordered the replacement part through…
I was getting on interstate 95 & the car jerked back then completely stopped shift in into gears & has no reverse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai accent. While driving 55 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm fractured due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 167,763.
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 | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 Accent | 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 2003 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Hyundai Accent?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.