no report yet
Structure: frame and members
Risk. 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.
2000 Hyundai AccentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Accent, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2016. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Hyundai Accent has problems
92 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Power train2 crash/fire/injury
11Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
11Engine and engine cooling
11Visibility
8Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
5Structure
5Seat belts
159 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 28 | 2 |
| Air bags | 11 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 3 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2000 Hyundai Accent 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.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. IF THE CONNECTION DISENGAGES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. IF THE CONNECTION DISENGAGES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE.
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
2000 vs. every other Accent 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 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Accent owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. ALMOST TWO MONTHS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. ALL OF THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE…
CHANGING GEARS WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT LET GO. I HAD NO MORE GEARS COULDN'T DRIVE. TURNS OUT THE SHIFTER ROD GOES INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A SHEAR PIN. SHEAR PIN BROKE I HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION PINS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BREAK ACCORDING TO A HYUNDAI MECHANIC. BUT LATELY THEY…
RE: [XXX]; 2000/ HYUNDAI/ACCENT FAILED AUTO TRANSMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2005: DROVE VEHICLE TO DENNY HECKER DODGE HYUNDAI AT ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA. REGULAR DRIVER, REPORTED TRANSMISSION ACTING UP, SHIFTING ERRATICALLY,DOWNSHIFT HARD. CAR JERK FORWARD AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. SERVICED OCTOBER 17 AT…
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