1998 Hyundai Accent: check engine light

9 of the 47 complaints about the 1998 Hyundai Accent describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 19%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2022
1
2019
4
2018
1
2017
11
2016
13
2015
8
2014
6
2013
11
2012
16
2011
6
2010
6
2009
3
2008
3
2007
3
2006
1
2005
1
2004
1
2003
1
2002
11
2001
5
2000
2
1999
2
1998
9
1997
2
1996
2

What owners say

Filed Oct 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · PA

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

Filed Apr 4, 2004 · Engine · 73,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Engine · TX

Consumer received a recall leter stating if check engine light illuminates if a crack developes in fuel tank. Consumer states light was on prior to receiving letter. Dealer stated they were charging for her for checking the engine light. Consumer feels she should not have to pay for a recall. Nlm

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Engine · FL

The engine will cut off at various speeds, causing the "check engine" light to come on. At this point the car will either resume operating or stall. It has been to the dealership several times and they tell me they cannot duplicate the problem and have never heard of anything like this happening before. I have contacted the manufacturer.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Fuel system · CT

Prior to the recall, consumer stated that the check engine light would illuminate, the fuel filter cap was replaced, however the problem still existed, consumer stated that each time the vehicle was tesed the same code would appear, consumer believes that this same problem is having to do with the recall which seems that what ever the dealer is doing is not correcting the problem.

Filed Jul 22, 2001 · Engine · AR

This was a program car. I have had the same problems repeatedly with this car. About 6 months after I bought it, it started using oil. They rebuilt the head. Then about 8 months or so later it started using oil again, this time they "said" they put on a new head. However, I dont believe that because, now 8 months later it is once again using oil. Also, I can be going down the highway at about 60 MPH and the engine will "hiccup" and jerk really hard and the check engine light will come on for about 2-3 seconds. I have reported this several times and they find nothing wrong. I have also been reporting to the dealer, that I hear a ticking noise coming from the engine. It sounds like the engine is not getting any oil. But, they just tell me that I am hearing things. I am paying for this lemon with my hard earned money. I have tried to get them to let me trade it back to them and buy a brand new car, but they insist that nothing is wrong with mine. I have also contacted consumer affairs, they told me they couldn't get involved. That it was between me and the dealer. I need help!!! Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Filed May 23, 2001 · Electrical · VA · crash

Purchased the vehicle in june, 1998. From date of purchase, engine check sensor would come on and stay on for a while. Sometimes the mechanic found a problem and fixed it and turned off the light; sometimes he told me it was a faulty sensor; sometimes he was unable to determine what was causing the light to come on. Latest incident occurred on may 15, 2001, when the engine check light came on once again. The vehicle had just been to the dealership b/c the check engine light was on and they'd replaced the pulse generator. There have been acceleration problems with the vehicle in the past; sometimes the mechanic said that they coincided with the check engine light problem. After 3 years and many visits to the mechanic for the same problem, I'm facing the end of my warranty and the latest explanation for the check engine light problem is that the sensor is "touchy." ignoring the light in the future is an unaccepteable and unsafe solution, and I don't believe that it is as "touchy" as it is "faulty."

Filed Jun 21, 1999 · Engine · CT

Consumer's engine light comes on and stays on for days, takes vehicle to dealership, and they've reprogramed the dash electronic board. This is the third time and dealer will be taking out the fuel tank and system. Vehicle is at dealership at this time.

Filed Nov 29, 1998 · Engine · NJ

Car seems to "hic-cup" - the engine seems to "shut off" and "turn on" again for a second or two while driving. As this happens, the "check engine" light stays lit for about 3 seconds. I have not contacted my dealer yet (it happened over the weekend), but I have sent an email to hyundai motor about the problem. I have also read in several postings on the internet about other 1998 accent owners having the same problem.