2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
148
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT has received a total of 148 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (17 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (16 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT, potentially affecting up to 116,936 vehicles.
Recall 02V167000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 67,565 vehicles affected
Defect: 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).
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 01V346000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 49,371 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
148 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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, where roads are salted in winter.
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
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 VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION NEAR THE FRONT OF THE FRAMING NEAR THE FRONT WHEELS AND THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
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 VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION NEAR THE FRONT OF THE FRAMING NEAR THE FRONT WHEELS AND THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Safety Rating for the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Hyundai Motor America has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
21-AT-006H — POWER TRAIN
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâÂÂs ownerâÂÂs manual. ï· Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ï· Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not...
05360031 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000-2004 1.5L & 1.6L ACCENT P0130 (OXYGEN SENSOR) AND P0530 (SPEED SENSOR). *SC
0336017 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SLOWER THAN USUAL ACCELERATION AFTER AN INITIAL COLD START; GREATER THAN USUAL RPM DROP WHEN ENGAGING DRIVE OR REVERSE; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND P0116 STORED. *TT
0340010 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHOCK OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENT DURING PARK TO REVERSE OR PARK TO DRIVE SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
01360101 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR RESISTANCE CHECK. *YH
0136013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT ON REGARDING ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR POOR ACCELERATION CONDITION. *YH
00600031 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THIS REVISED BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE REPAIR FOR A RATTLE OR CREAK NOISE HEARD INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DOOR HINGE AREAS. THE NOISE MAY OCCUR ON ALL FOUR DOORS. *TT
0060003 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE REPAIR FOR A RATTLE OR CREAK NOISE HEARD INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DOOR HINGE AREAS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ACCENT
- 1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 142 complaints
- 1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 82 complaints
- 1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 72 complaints
- 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 66 complaints
- 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 115 complaints
- 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT (current)
- 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 163 complaints
- 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 45 complaints
- 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 40 complaints
- 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 76 complaints
- 2006 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 49 complaints
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- HYUNDAI SONATA — 21,725 total complaints
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 11,768 total complaints
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 9,835 total complaints
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints
- HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 — 1,636 total complaints