On your web site I found out there is a recall on my car(fuel tank)if my mechanic fix it will the manufacture reimburse me. It is a emergency because it leaks out now.
The worst 1998 Hyundai Accent problems
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- Engine15
- Fuel system12
- Electrical8
- Transmission8
- Airbags5
- Steering3
- Brakes2
- Seat belts2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Hyundai Accent
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: accent gt model vehicles equipped with dohc engines manufactured from december 19, 1996 through june 30, 1997; 1998 accent model vehicles manufactured from may 6, 1997 through june 25, 1998; 1997 sonata vehicles manufactured from august 1, 1996 through july 9, 1997 and 1998 sonata vehicles produced from july 9, 1997 through april 24, 1998. The evaporative emission control systems may apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. Minor fuel tank distortion could result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver could notice a gasoline odor.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If it is cracked, a new fuel tank will be installed. A new fuel filler cap that decreases the amount of vacuum inside the fuel tank will also be installed. Note: the 1997-1998 sonata fuel tanks have also experienced cracking. However, at this time, the cause for the cracking has not been identified. This portion of the campaign will begin after hyundai has determined the cause and corrective procedure.
Recall number 00V314001 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fuel tank cracking
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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Hyundai Accent 45
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- This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
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- This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the...
1998 Hyundai Accent fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-25 | 32-33 | 26-28 |
What 1998 Hyundai Accent owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 hyundai accent. The contact smelled a strong odor of raw gasoline in her vehicle. She took the vehicle to the mechanic and they stated that the gasoline fuel system storage tank assembly was cracked. The contact was informed that the defect was on recall. The manufacturer stated that the previous owners had the recall already repaired; therefore, they would not repair the vehicle. The contact believes that if the vehicle is experiencing the same failure as before, then it was previously repaired with a defected part. The failure mileage was below 100,000 and current mileage was 117,000.
While driving at highway speeds (50-75 MPH) the overdrive would dissengage. In turrn the RPM would ramp up. This would happen randomly. Somtimes pulling off and turning car off and starting it again temporarily fixed problem. Finally, we took it to a mechanic. He found that the wiring uner the stick (automatic) were bare and touching. He fixed the wiring and never had a problem since. I have noted many other entries with similar problem.
Driving on the highway doing 50 my RPM is around 4000 a few months later december 2003 transmission was replaced. Now january 2005 RPM is acting up again, I had my car checked out at the garage where my transmission was put in and they see no problem with it at all, they think maybe it is electrical???? Dealership said they have had no complaints on this....I hate cars!!!!
The rear seat belts don't extract. Drivers side has been replace three times, just replaced and within a week was doing it again.
A crack was produced in the fuel tank. As a result, check engine light came on and fuel fumes seeped through the passenger's compartment.*ak
A recall notice was received, after taking the vehicle to the dealer for the fuel filter cap replacement, the dealer refused to replace the fuel filter cap since there was no crack in the fuel tank. The manufacture refused to cooperate.
I have been to the dealer for recall and regular maintenance and each time I would state how the vehicle would stall, the check engine light comes on, the car jerks and then it resumes normally as if nothing ever happened. I have noticed numerous people have complained of the same issue and their dealerships all say they have never heard of such a problem and it had never been reported before. The federal safety agency needs to get on the case and notify whomever needs to be notified.
Dashboard is cracked and I am concerned if this crack will affect the effectiveness of the passenger side airbag.
While driving the vehicle jerked then came to a sudden stop and could not be moved. *ak *cb
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Questions about the 1998 Hyundai Accent
Is the 1998 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Owners have filed 47 complaints about the 1998 Hyundai Accent, fewer than a typical Accent model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Hyundai Accent?
Engine and cooling, with 15 complaints. Next is fuel system (12).
How many recalls does the 1998 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Hyundai Accent have bad engine?
The Hyundai Accent model years with the most engine complaints are 2012 (39 complaints), 2013 (35 complaints) and 2016 (33 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1998 Hyundai Accent get?
Official estimates for the 1998 Hyundai Accent range from 26 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-25 city and 32-33 highway.
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