Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Hyundai Accent has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDIT... |
| Feb 9, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | WE HAD PURCHASE A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE ON 07/05/05 MOTOR WAY AUTO GROUP. THE CAR STARTED TO RIDE RO... |
| Dec 2, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ONGOING ROUGH IDLE, POOR ACCELERATION. NOT SURE IF THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSING PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE ... |
| Jul 7, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE LIFTERS TAP LOUDLY FOR ANYWHERE FOR 2 MINS OR 20 MILES DEPENDING ON HOW LONG THE CAR SET. THE... |
| Mar 13, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ABOUT: 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT PROBLEM HAPPENS SHORT TIME AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. CHECK ENGINE LIG... |
| Nov 17, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AT 22,000 MILES. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVID... |
| Nov 17, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE TRAPPED THE DRIVER INSIDE,... |
| Apr 7, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER BUT THEY C... |
| Oct 26, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING, AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE.*JB |
| Oct 26, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING, AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE.*JB |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING IT VEHICLE IDLES HIGH A COUPLE OF TIMES AND SHAKES, T... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER NOTICE WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION ENGINE STARTED IDLING HIGH CAUSING CONSUMER T... |