2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT Steering Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT
3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS OFF ON THE VEHICLE AND SHE HAD TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES. SHE ALSO SMELLED BURNING WIRES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,999 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RUBBING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT. SHE WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AND DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES AS NOTED IN RECALL # 96V113000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 66,000.
GOING DOWN A HILL, MY NIECE SUDDENLY COULD NOT STEER HER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN 3 TEENAGE DEATHS, AND 3 SERIOUS INJURIES. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT AXLE HAD A CLEAN BREAK IN IT.THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO MANGLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
Other 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint