1999 Hyundai Accent problems
The Hyundai Accent (Korean: 현대 엑센트), or Hyundai Verna (현대 베르나) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most international markets, including the US, retained the "Accent" name. The "Accent" name is an abbreviation of Advanced Compact Car of Epoch-making New Technology.
The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by Beijing Hyundai Co., a joint venture with Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. For the Russian market it was assembled by the TagAZ plant in Taganrog until 2011, and since 2011 it was assembled by the HMMR plant in Saint Petersburg and sold under the new name Hyundai Solaris. In Mexico, the Accent was marketed until 2014 by Chrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously known as the Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, Chrysler marketed these models as the Dodge Brisa until 2006. The Brisa was assembled by Mitsubishi Motors at its plant in Barcelona, Venezuela. Since 2002, the Accent had been the longest-running small family car sold in North America. In Puerto Rico, the second and third generations were sold as the Hyundai Brio.
In 2008, Hyundai Accent was named the most dependable subcompact car by J.D. Power and Associates.
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Common 1999 Hyundai Accent problems
The Hyundai Accent, produced between 1999 and 2003, is known for its reliability and fuel efficiency. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. Here are some issues that have been reported by owners of the 1999 Hyundai Accent
- Engine problems: Engine-related issues are the most common problem category for the Hyundai Accent. The 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter engines, in particular, have been reported to have issues with the timing belt. The timing belt should be replaced every 50,000 kilometers, but there have been cases where the belt broke closer to 60,000 kilometers. The camshaft drive chain should also be replaced between 100,000 and 120,000 kilometers as it is often stretched by this time. When replacing the timing belt, the pump should also be updated as it can leak or make noise after 80,000 to 110,000 kilometers. The valve clearance is adjusted using hydraulic tappets, which can knock after 200,000 to 250,000 kilometers due to the weakening of the plunger spring of the oil pump.
- Valve cover gasket leaks: The valve cover gasket may leak after 150,000 to 200,000 kilometers. This can cause oil consumption to increase, often due to hardened valve stem seals.
- Brake problems: Brake cylinders of the rear brake drums can sometimes turn sour, often requiring disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication. In cars older than 10 to 12 years, the front brake pipes can rust under the rubber seal at the point of transitions through the wheel arch partition. Problems with the ABS can occur due to oxidation of the motor, which quickly comes to its senses after cleaning. The steering rack may require attention after 150,000 to 200,000 kilometers.
- Body and paint issues: The body iron of the Hyundai Accent is not prone to corrosion, but rust can be a sign of poor repair in the past. Red spots can be found in the area of the rear wheel arches and sills in individual specimens older than 10 years. The paint often peels off the bumpers, and the interior decoration uses cheap plastic that eventually begins to creak.
- Electrical faults: Electrical faults are the most common problem for the Hyundai Accent. Repairs to the brakes come next, followed by cooling and heating system troubles.
It is important to note that these problems are not exclusive to the 1999 Hyundai Accent and may be present in other model years as well. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent or mitigate these issues.
What problems are common in a 1999 Hyundai Accent?
When it does go wrong, electrical faults are the most common, followed by problems with the axles and suspension. Repairs to the brakes come next, followed by cooling and heating system troubles. Engine faults are rare, although gearbox problems plague older models from 2000-2002.
What is the common problem of Hyundai Accent?
Problem: The ignition coil is known for failing on the Accent. If you have noticed that the engine management warning light has appeared on the dashboard and/or you are having problems with the engine misfiring (poor idling), then the ignition coil will be faulty.
What is the mileage of Hyundai Accent 1999?
9.4 kmpl
The ARAI mileage of Hyundai Accent [1999-2003] is 9.4 kmpl. The Hyundai Accent [1999-2003] petrol mileage starts from 9.4 kmpl.
Is Hyundai Accent good or not?
Our friends at RepairPal give the Hyundai Accent a great reliability rating of 4.5/5. This puts it in 5th place out of 21 subcompact cars. Reliability scores are based on the frequency and severity of component failure, and for the Accent, these are much lower than they are for most other vehicles.
1999 Hyundai Accent car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Accent problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel system problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Hyundai Accent vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Hyundai Accent
The NHTSA has received 66 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Hyundai Accent. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Hyundai Accent vehicles.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-15
- VIN: KMHVF24N8XU
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING IN A TRAFFIC AT ABOUT 15MPH AND MY LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN THE MIDDLE I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T IN THE HIGHWAY OR DRIVING FAST SO YOU AREN'T LOOKING FOR MY COMPLAINT.AFTER CHECKING FROM THE BOTTOM EVEN THE SUB-FRAME IS ALMOST BROKEN,I GUESS IT IS A BIG MANUFACTURING PROBLEM FOR SAFETY I RECOMMEND FOR ALL OWNERS OF HYUNDAI TO CHECK THERE CONTROL ARMS AND SUB-FRAMES. (NOTE). I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD IT ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY(10YEARS OR 60000MILLES), I TOLD THEM IT IS ABOUT SAFETY THOSE PARTS SHOULD BE LIFETIME WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHVF24N6XU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE TEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASING IT. THE CONSUMER STATED HER DAUGHTER WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AND IT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-09
- VIN: KMHVD14N5XU
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT. UNABLE TO SAFELY FILL GAS TANK. THE GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF AFTER PUMPING ONLY 31/2 GALLONS. WHEN YOU TRY TO FILL IT UP GAS COMES OUT OF THE FILLER NECK SPILLING ON THE CAR AND THE GROUND. HYUNDAI SITE SHOWS TSB 96-30-006 STATING THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED ON THEIR CARS SINCE 1998 BUT OFFERS NO FIX. IS THERE A RECALL? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHVF24N7XU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT VEHICLE GOT HIT ON THE REAR (BUMPER) WHILE I WAS STILL ON A RED LIGHT AND THE IMPACT WAS SO STRONG THAT THE HIT PROPELLED MY VEHICLE TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE (A SUBURBAN TRUCK) CAUSING REAR AND FRONT DAMAGES TO THE HYUNDAI. THE SUBURBAN INCURRED ZERO DAMAGES, WHILE THE LIMOUSINE THAT HIT ME INCURRED VERY LITTLE DAMAGES IF ANY. MY VEHICLE GOT 'SANDWICH' EVEN THOUGH I WAS ABOUT 4 TO 6 FEET BEHIND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MY CHILDREN WERE ON THE REAR SEATS AND INCURRED LIMITED INJURIES. I RECEIVED INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOST. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANYTIME. I CONTACTED THE HYUNDAI CORPORATE AND AN INVESTIGATION IS YET TO BE SCHEDULED. I RECEIVED WRITTEN CONFIRMATION THAT MY HYUNDAI VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN THE ONLY ONE WITH AIRBAGS DEPLOYMENT FAILURE. THAT TO ME IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED ACCORDINGLY. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-02
- VIN: KMHVF24N2XU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR HAS REMAINED ILLUMINATED IN HER VEHICLE FOR OVER A YEAR. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT MAINTENANCE WOULD HAVE TO BE PERFORMED ON THE AIR BAG. THE INSPECTION WOULD COST $70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. SHE WAS INFORMED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO SEEK ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,439. UPDATED 020209 *BF UPDATED 02/03/09.*JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-02
- VIN: KMHVD34N8XU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V17800. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 84,621 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 11/14/08 *CN UPDATED 11/19/08. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-20
- VIN: KMHWF35V3XA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 25MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE FRONT WHEELS FELT AS THOUGH THE ALIGNMENT WAS UNBALANCED. THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY RIPPED OUT FROM THE SUB FRAME MOUNTS. HYUNDAI STATED THAT THEY COULD DO NOTHING UNTIL A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED AND THAT THE RESULTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ONE TO TWO WEEKS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84,400.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-22
- VIN: KMHWF35V2XA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE THAT HOLDS THE ENGINE AND THE BOLT JOINTS HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE STEEL WAS VISIBLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, BUT THEY CANNOT FIND THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY REMAINS AT THE SHOP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 137,000. REMAILED EVOQ 10/15/07 *LJ *UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW ENGINE CRADLE AND ALSO 2 NEW FRONT TIRES DUE TO THE ENGINE FALLING OUT. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS WAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,908.57. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-26
- VIN: KMHVF24N8XU
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PUMPING GAS AT A GAS STATION, THE FUEL FILLER PIPE NECK WOULD ONLY ALLOW SO MUCH GASOLINE AT A TIME UPON ENTERING THE FUEL TANK AS THOUGH IT WAS ALREADY FULL OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE PRESSURE RELIEF VACUUM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-10
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL LINE AND POWER STEERING LINE RUBBED WHERE THEY WERE CLOSE TOGETHER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE WHICH WAS SPRAYING A STEADY STREM OF GASLOLINE RIGHT INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ALL OVER THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FANS. I FEEL THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND THAT THOSE LINES NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED THAT CLOSE TOGETHER THIS IS NOT A LAUGHING MATTER HOWEVER HYUNDAI MOTORS OF AMERICA TOL ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY.I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE. *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-26
- VIN: KMHVF24N8XU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I NOTICED WHEN I GOT MY CAR THAT IS DID NOT HAVE GOOD ACCELERATION, BUT I FIGURED THAT IT WAS JUST BECAUSE IT ONLY HAD 85 HORSE POWER IT IS A 99 HYUNDAI ACCENT. IT ALSO HITCHED WHEN YOU WOULD GO TO STEP ON THE GAS. AS TIME WENT ON IT WORSENED. THEN ONE DAY WITHOUT ANY WARNING I WENT TO BACK UP AND I HEARD A HUGE THUNKING NOISE. I HAD LOST REVERSE IN MY TRANSMISSION AND IT DID NOT SHIFT WELL INTO FIRST OR SECOND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD OR OVER DRIVE. I THEN LOOKED UP TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON MY TRANSMISSION AND I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE STARTING 20 DAYS AFTER MINE WAS MANUFACTURED. I WOULD LIKE PROOF THAT THEY WERE USING DIFFERENT SOLENOID VALVES WHEN 20 DAYS BEFORE THE RECALL STARTED BECAUSE I THINK THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT NOT OPERATORS. THE CAR ONLY HAS 110736 MILES ON IT. *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-26
- VIN: KMHVF24N8XU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED TWO YEARS AGO THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF SECOND GEAR. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING INTO SECOND GEAR. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF SECOND GEAR IS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WAIT A FEW MINUTES, AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECT AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE NHTSA. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 99V178000, REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: KMHVF24N2XU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 99 HYUNDAI RECALL - 99V178000- ATRANS SLIP**ANSWERED BY RIC WILLARD** *CC *NM
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-09
- VIN: KMHVF24N9XU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM WITH REAR DEFOGGER ON OUR DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT NOTICED A BAD SMELL LIKE BURNING. WHERE I CHECKED THE REARVIEW MIRROR I SAW SMOKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW. I TURNED OFF THE DEFOGGER AND SECONDS LATER THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITH A BANG LEAVING A HOLE NEAR THE CONNECTOR. BY THE TIME WE REACHED OUR DESTINATION (ABOUT 30 MINUTES) MOST OF THE WINDOW HAD FALLEN IN. DEALER INITIALLY SAID THERE WAS NO POWER TO REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER. ON FURTHER INSPECTION THEY SAID THE SWITCH WAS STUCK BUT THERE WAS NO REASON TO THINK THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF INCREASED POWER THAT WOULD CAUSE THE GLASS TO OVERHEAT. WE ARE STILL ATTEMPTING TO GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE PURCHASED TO COVER THE REPAIR. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-23
- VIN: KMHVF24N3XU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT: THE CALLER SAID ALL THE OUTSIDE DOORHANDLES EXCEPT THE REAR PASSENGER HANDLE FELL OFF. WHEN SHE TRIED TO OPEN THE DOORS THE HANDLES CAME OFF IN HER HAND. SHE SAID THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP HER FOR FREE. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-15
- VIN: KMHVF24N3XU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING TROUBLE WITH TRANSMISSION. I SEARCHED ON INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON TRANSMISSION PERTAINING TO THE SAME TROUBLE I AM HAVING WITH MINE. I CALLED THE HYUNDAI MOTOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY REFUSE TO HONOR RECALL. I WOULD APPRECIATE INFO TO HELP ME EXERCISE MY RIGHTS TO WHAT I AM ENTITLED TO. *NM
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING.*MR *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-25
- VIN: KMHVF24N4XU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A LEAK FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH WAS DISCOVERED DURING STATE INSPECTION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-01
- VIN: KMHVD14N7XU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MORE CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEELS, AND A GRINDING NOISE APPEARED WHEN BRAKING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP PROPERLY WHEN BRAKING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH REAR DRUMS WERE OUT OF ROUND/WARPED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-17
- VIN: KMHVF24N1XU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE TURNING ON THE REAR DEFROSTER BACK WINDOW BLEW OUT OF THE REAR WINDOW FRAME. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO SAID THAT DEFECT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. ALSO, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID BASICALLY THE SAME. *AK THE CONSUMER VIEWED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. *SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-01
- VIN: KMHVF24N9XU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN DOWN AFTER CHARGING THE SYSTEM AND THE WARNING LIGHT HAD COME ON. *BF *SC *JB THE ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL, SEVERAL FUSES HAD TO BE REPLACED.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WE OWN A 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT. BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM DEALERSHIP. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH CAR, CURRENTLY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP, PROBLEM SUPPOSEDLY NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT CHARGED US NUMEROUS TIMES. GOT ON INTERNET AND FOUND NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THIS MAKE OF CAR. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING ANY OF THE PROBLEMS. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT OBTAINING THESE RECALLS, SHOULD BE FREE FROM CAR COMPANY, AND HOW TO GET THIS CAR REPAIRED. AUTO TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 8 MONTHS, NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROBLEM. WHY WERE WE NOT INFORMED ABOUT THE RECALLS, AND WHY DID'T THE DEALERSHIP KNOW ABOUT THE RECALLS TO FIX THE PROBLEM TO BEGIN WITH. PLEASE HELP!!! WE HAVE TAKEN TO 4 OR 5 MECHANICS, NO ONE ABLE TO HELP.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-10
- VIN: KMHVF24N8XU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: IN MARCH OF 2004 THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR, A 99 HYUNDAI ACCENT, STARTED SLIPPING. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP, SYCAMORE CHEVROLET IN TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA, WHICH I BOUGHT THE CAR TO BE SERVICED SINCE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRENTY. THEY CHARGED ME $350 FOR PARTS AND LABOR, AFTER I TOLD THEM THAT IF THE PROBLEM WASNT WARRENTY NOT TO DO ANYTHING SINCE I HAD NO MONEY AT THE TIME. THEY TOLD ME THEY CHANGED THE 2ND GEAR BELT, A CLUTCH SENSOR, AND THE TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID BECAUSE THE SEAL HOLDING IT TOGETHER WAS BAD. 2 WEEKS LATER I TAKE IT BACK. THEY TELL ME THEY CANT FIND THE PROBLEM AND EVEN ACCUSE ME OF MAKING IT UP. AFTER I LEFT THERE WITH MY CAR I TOOK IT TO A SHOP IN PARIS. HE TOOK IT FOR A DRIVE CAME BACK AND CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FILTER HIMSELF AND SHOWED ME THAT THE FILTER ON MY CAR WAS SO CLOGGED THAT NOTHING WAS GETTING THROUGH. IT RAN FINE UNTIL ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD IT IN 2 MORE SHOPS. A SENSOR IN MY TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT AND THEY HAVE YET TO PINPOINT WHICH ONE IT IS. COME TO FIND OUT AFTER LOOKING THROUGH THIS SITE AND A COUPLE OTHERS, MY TRANSMISSION WAS RECALLED AFTER I BOUGHT IT FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS IM HAVING IN IT NOW. ITS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR DURING ACCELERATION AND DOWNSHIFTING HARD AND STICKING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT THIS RECALL AND NO ONE HAS MENTIONED IT WHEN IVE BROUGHT IT IN. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED FOR HOURS WHEN MY TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN 1ST. I HAVE HAD 5 VERY CLOSE CALLS WHEN IM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, 2 OF THEM BEING WHILE SEMIS ARE BEHIND ME. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR SO I AM NOW BEING LEFT WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND 2 YEARS LEFT TO PAY ON IT. HYUNDIA USA IN CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT MY COMPLAINT WITH THEIR SERVICE AND ABOUT MY CAR AND ALL I WAS OFFERED WAS A $75 CREDIT TO MY ACCOUNT WITH ANY HYUNDAI REP. THEY DENY THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION EVEN AFTER I HAVE FOUND PROOF ON HERE OF THE RECALL. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-05
- VIN: KMHVF24N3XU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY CAR IN SEPTEMBER OF 1999 FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP. OVER A YEAR AGO MY TRANSMISSION STARTING SLIPPING I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRENTY THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR AND REPLACED IT. JUST 2 DAYS AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I NOW LONGER HAD 4TH GEAR AND 3RD WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT. I LEARNED THERE WAS A RECALL AND THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THIS SENSOR BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND AGAIN WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN LAST YEAR. THIS IS A BIG HASSLE NOT TO MENTION MY CHECK AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON AND MY ALTERNATER WENT ON THE FRITZ A FEW MONTHS AGO. THIS CAR IS TOO NEW FOR THESE PROBLEMS AND I DONT THINK I WILL EVER BUY ANOTHER HYUNDAI AGAIN.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-02
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE VEHICLE IS A 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT AND I PURCHASED IT NEW. ON JULY 2, 2004 I GOT IN MY CAR AND TURNED IT ON. WHEN I TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE GEAR SHIFT IS STUCK IN 'PARK' AND WILL NOT MOVE UNLESS THE OVERRIDE SWITCH IS DEPRESSED. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED BY HYUNDAI FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE (#99-40-017), SO THEY ALREADY KNOW THAT THE PROBLEM EXISTS. BUT, THE DEALERSHIPS I CONTACTED IN MY AREA WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE MY CAR HAS A LITTLE OVER 80,000 MILES AND IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY ALSO SAID I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH I NEVER CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *NM
1999 Hyundai Accent recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1999 Hyundai Accent.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.
- Consequence: SUCH SLIPPAGE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENT SURFACES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE, OR NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED, WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.
Negative 1999 Hyundai Accent car reviews
Positive 1999 Hyundai Accent car reviews
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my thoughts on this amazing car. It's a 1999 Hyundai Accent, and let me tell you, it's a reliable little ride! I've seen many of my friends' BMWs and Fords break down, but my car has never let me down. I take regular maintenance seriously, and it shows - even with over 150,000 miles, I still average 35mpg with both highway and city driving. It may not be the most attractive car out there, but it definitely makes up for it in swag points! Plus, there's plenty of room in the interior for hauling basics. Overall, I highly recommend this car for anyone looking for efficiency and reliability.
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my new car. I've only had it for 3 days, so I can't speak to its reliability just yet. However, I'm really impressed with how well it drives despite having only a 92 hp engine. I was able to purchase it for a great price of $2,351, including taxes and tags. It has 75,000 miles on it, but there are no leaks and the oil and transmission both look good. The clutch is nice and firm, and the car still looks shiny on the outside and clean on the inside. As someone who has owned three cars, I have to say that this one is my favorite so far!
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When I got a new job that required me to commute 100 miles per day, I needed a car that was affordable and reliable. I absolutely love this car! It has plenty of cargo room for a small car, and I've been able to fit more in it than my friends thought was possible. The only issue I had before reaching 100,000 miles was some paint chipping on the front bumper. After that, a few small things started to break, like a plastic holder for the cargo shield, but they were easily replaced. I've had to put a little money into it for things like the timing belt, oxygen sensor, and exhaust pipe, but not much. Overall, it's been a great little car that has proven to be very reliable, even at 116k miles.
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I'm glad to hear that you haven't had any issues with your car! It sounds like it has served you well for your commute to school. Now that you're in a professional career, it might be time to consider upgrading. While it may not have a lot of power, it seems like it was a good value for the price.
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You made a great choice buying this car! It started with no problem even in the worst Alberta weather and handles great on snow and ice. It's a simple and reliable car for transportation with good fuel economy. Plus, it's impressively quiet for a car at this price.
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Mauricio Streich 2024-09-03
This car has great gas mileage and is excellent at plowing through snow. However, we have had some issues with the transmission sensor since 25K. When we lose the high and low gears, I turn the car off to reset the sensor. This usually works, but if not, I start in 2nd gear and upshift to D. Unfortunately, this car is not suitable for highway traveling. The transmission sensor has already been replaced once and is due for another replacement. Additionally, there is very little headroom in this car. If we wear more than a heavy sweatshirt, there is barely enough room for two people in the front.
Emerson Witting 2024-08-19
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with the car I bought in Canada. It had 10300 km's on it and I got it for $4400. While I found the car to be small and comfy, I did have some trouble with the hub caps rusting very easily and needing to be replaced almost right away. If you're a tall person, I wouldn't recommend this car. Thanks for listening!
Clark Champlin 2024-06-28
The car had several issues, including a poor suspension and difficulty shifting gears on the highway. Additionally, the air conditioner has been problematic since the day of purchase, with no solution found thus far. However, I am confident in my assessment of the car's flaws and believe that it is important to share my experience with others.
Evans Wehner 2024-03-08
Great job commuting 120 miles per day!