2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT Tires Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT
3 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
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.
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT ON 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT. *MR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR, BRAKE HOSE AND PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FLUID WAS NOT RETURNING TO THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT. THERE WAS A SHIMMY FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL, THE TECH FOUND BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DISC WARPED, THE TRANSMISSION HAD A DELAY SHIFTING, THE WHEELS WERE OUT OF BALANCE, THE FRONT CALIPERS HAD FROZEN IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, THE PADS STUCK IN THE HOLDERS DUE TO THE RUST BUILD UP AND NOISE COULD BE HEARD AND WAS TRACED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE HOSE AND PADS. *SC *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH , THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER CHANGED THE TIRE AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *AK *JB
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
Steering
3 complaints
Structure
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