10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,822 miles

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problem #14

Oct 172005

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,880 miles
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 cost $ $560.97. In dealers invoice the following items were noted: "failed trans range switch; failed trans pulse generators'scan for codes=P0700 TR switch-short;P0722 output spd (pg-B)open/short. The same invoice reported the transmission fluid level and condition were poor". after 3 weeks while on interstate 90 trying to accelerate above 50 mph daughter reports car strained but could not get into a higher gear. "check engine light on again. Same problems. Failure to accelerate for merging safety hazard.stopped driving vehicle. Took car to local garage for second opinion. Mechanic reported :transmission 1-2 shift is ok but 2-3 shifts are very late and erratic. Transmission has hard downshifts and starts out in second at times. Transmission fluid is two quarts over-filled and is dark. Transmission fluid stinks, like lots of additive has been added. Transmission is very noisy when in park and neutral and has a grinding noise. Goes away in reverse. Passed information to Hyundai's dealer November 9. asked to bring car in. November 11 phone call from dealer who said transmission had failed. New transmission cost $ 2,200. Corresponded with both Hyundai's California headquarters and dealer and asked to take care particularly since mileage on odometer was just below 60,000 miles. Dealer refused and argued 2nd owner warrant expired after 60 months. Have not heard from Hyundai renewed demand. Also demanded Hyundai to advise, basis their records, whether motor vehicle has been rectified for defects which were the subject of several tsb's. have not received any response. Updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #13

Oct 172003

Accent

  • miles
Vehicle jumped out gear while parked on the street and hit a tree. The ignition switch was taken out. Insurance informed that the vehicle was totally lost.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #12

Nov 202001

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles
On my Hyundai Accent I have replaced the transmission three times and now it is about to be a forth time and I have only had it for a year and a half. The transmission will go up to 55-65 miles an hour and then wine really badly and then shake bad to. Third time to happen. I believe with the lemon laws they owe me a new car.

- East Hampton, CT, USA

problem #11

May 292003

Accent

  • 71,928 miles
Transmission down shifts into lower gears without warning. Cause unknown.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #10

Mar 222001

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,842 miles
When taking off from a stop engine would rev up but transmission would not shift. While driving on highway transmission would not shift into overdrive.

- Battle Ground, WA, USA

problem #9

Jun 192002

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,948 miles
The transmission is stuck in 3rd gear.

- Battle Ground, WA, USA

problem #8

Jan 292001

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,326 miles
Check engine light came on again. The transmission feels like it goes into a neutral state as soon as transmission is shifted into drive.

- Battle Ground, WA, USA

problem #7

Jul 012001

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,582 miles
While traveling at approximately 60-65mph, the vehicle jerked violently and down shifted intermittently without warning. Scc

- Gomer, OH, USA

problem #6

Aug 012000

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My transmission has failed 7 times and replaced 4. it is still presently slipping. The factory rep. Was of no help however, the service department at college park have been extremely polite and understanding. Sam carlin, jim thomas, and jeff peleruzzi. Dispite all that has been done my car does not and has not run right. Might I say also that I got my oil change and because it was done improperly my engine blow in the middle of route 50. Hyundai needs to pay for my lose and suffering.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #5

Jun 252001

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle locked up while driving at highway speed of 55 mph, dealer notified and informed that the problem was the transmission.. consumer stated vehicle has locked up 3 times previously.

- Gomer, OH, USA

problem #4

May 202000

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In snow, icy or wet road conditions this unpredictable loss of RPM's and power train response makes car handling and control very difficult. We are aware of other complaints logged on auto forums in the usa and that is why we are reporting this to draw attention to a potentially much bigger problem. We have had this vehicle in for warranty repair 8 times over 10 months. They say they have never heard of this problem, yet there are other internet reports of the same problem. They say they cannot fix it, which means, difficult to control cars are on the road. We hope this helps the us consumers identify this problem in an import vehicle in your country.

- Aurora, OH, USA

problem #3

Apr 012001

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle fails to shift appropriately, when shifting in different gears there's a violent slam, then vehicle shakes.

- Dessert Heart Spring, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 142000

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever vehicle has shifted into gear it would stall out. Have taken to dealership to have mechanic check it out. Consumer states vehicle has to be warmed in the summer and winter or it will stall, dealer informed consumer that nothing could be done.

- Troy, NY, USA

problem #1

Jan 082001

(reported on)

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently vehicle will not shift into gear. Dealer has repaired the vehicle several times.

- Carver, MA, USA