2000 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Hyundai Accent recalls

Most common 2000 Hyundai Accent problems

Problem areas named in the 92 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	29
Visibility	12
Engine And Engine Cooling	12
Air Bags	11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	9
Vehicle Speed Control	8
Electrical System	8
Seat Belts	5
Structure	5
Latches/Locks/Linkages	3

What owners report

2016-12-01, Electrical System
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

2013-06-03, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 SEE WHAT CAR I OWN AND THE TROUBLE I HAVE THEY SAY ITS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HYUNDAI'S IN GENERAL AND DOES NOT MATTER WHAT MODEL. IT'S VERY IRRITATING WHEN I CAN ONLY GET A FEW DOLLARS AT A TIME BECAUSE IT TAKES SO MUCH TIME. MY BROTHER IS A MECHANIC AND SAID HE GETS THESE ALL THE TIME. THERE HAS TO BE MORE PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS. NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THIS PROBLEM BUT I DID RESEARCH T

2011-09-18, Wheels
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

2011-05-02, Electrical System
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 KEY INTO THE IGNITION BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY INSERT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED BUT NO OTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,126. UPDATED 06/17/11 *BF THE CO

2011-04-14, Visibility
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 DEALER AND A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 181,000.

2000 Hyundai Accent questions

Does the 2000 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2000 Hyundai Accent: Structure:Frame And Members; Vehicle Speed Control; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Accent?

Based on 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (29), Visibility (12), Engine And Engine Cooling (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Hyundai Accent has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.