Vehicle stalls without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.*Ak
Engine & cooling
1997 Hyundai Accent Engine problems
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1997 Hyundai Accent's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 25% of all its complaints, most recently on February 1, 2002. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
While driving 55mph the vehicle stalled out and died without warning. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.*Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
For the pc system problem, I had noticed that the pc valve was leaking oil around it, so I replaced the component on may 12,2000. By december, I noticed that the car had some sort of problem with a noted drop in performance and fuel economy. So I decided, before bringing the car in for maintenance, to visually check the fluids, and wear components. I ended up finding sludge in the engine, created by water in the oil. When dodge/hyundai of paramus checked-out the car they told me the problem was a clogged pc system...
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and it was not covered by any warrany, so I paid for the work. For the transmission problem I noticed that it was leaking, and when the dealer in paramus checked-out the problem, they told me that someone had over-torqued the oil pan, blowing out the gasket. They told me that the problem should be warranteed by altman in n.Charleston, since they did the 30k check-up. When I informed altman, they told me that paramus should have done the work as warranteed. So, mike at altman told me I would receive a refund, but I never did, and mike doen't work there anymore, and no one else knows anything. I talked to hyun. Motor amer. Cust. Service, and I am currently waiting for a call back. What I want to know is if either of these is covered by warranty, and if so what then?
Water pump and head gasket blewout. Dealership was aware of problem.*Ak
On or about march 4, 2000, the subject vehicle was involved in an auto accident, at which time the driver rear ended another vehicle driving at approximately 30-35 mph. Both the passenger side and driver side airbags failed to deploy. Soon thereafter, the engine light became illuminated. After taking to farrish in manassas, virginia, it was reported that the computer indicated that I the engine was out of time. The timing belt was replaced and did not cure the problem. I was then told I needed a tune-up, which...
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was substantially done and did not cure the problem, which leads to my belief that there is a major problem with the emissions control system. The car now heats and gets hot to the touch at the floor board. The manufacturer has been contacted and has failed to inspect the vehicle. I plan tomorrow to revoke my acceptance of the vehicle.
Engine is defective and has been replaced on 3 different occassions under warranty. Also, all four windows have fallen onto the doors. Windows have been repaired on 4 different occasions. *Ak
Car lot has already replaced o2 sensor twice, engine check light still comes on. *Ak
When turning the key in the ignition engine does not turn over. Dealer has replaced starter/ computer an d crankshaft, but problem still exists. *Ak
Automatic front seat belts would not release after being locked. Also, clutch fell out while driving 55 mph. Vehicle lost control. Engine lifters also went out. *Ak
Vehicle hesitates while driving at a steady speed, dealer has replaced vacuum lines, coil pack, hoses, crank sensor but problem still exist, diagnostic test showed no abnormalities. *Et
When putting gas into the tank there is a griding sound coming from the vehicle, and the only thing that is moving is the gauge. Vehicle isn't moving. Vehicle will kick in and then take off. Sometimes when the consumer is coming to a stop sign, he will put the vehicle into park just so the vehicle won't cut off. The vehicle shakes and vibrates. Vehicle has been in the shop about six times or more, and they can't determine the problem. *Ak
Besides the clutch I have had problems with the tires, sun visor,the trunk light and with the car starting. *Mjs
When vehicle is stopped or slows down it stalls. Dealer has repaired vehicle 4 times. *Ak
Consumer complainting of vehicle keep cutting off and stalling while driving, three time vehicle been in/out of dealer shop for repairs; condition still occur.
Hyundai Accent engine complaints by year
Accent engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data