no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
1997 Hyundai Accent GTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Hyundai Accent GT, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Hyundai Accent GT has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 Hyundai Accent GT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other Accent GT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accent GT median. How we score
'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Accent GT owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT THIS WEEK FOR WHICH THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME $99 TO INSPECT A CRACKED FUEL TANK PER RECALL IN WHICH POSSIBLY 66,086 VEHICLES OF MY TYPE ARE INVOLVED. I HAVE THE FEELING THAT THE DEALER WILL TRY NOT TO COVER THIS REPAIR. SEE MY DETAILS BELOW. RECALL CAMPAIGN: 00V314001.…
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