1999 Hyundai Accent: airbag warning light

Filed Dec 2, 2008 · Airbags · 84,439 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · OR

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.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · AR

On january 17, 2003 the air bag light illuminated on the vehicle when it traveled over a minor bump in a paved road. The vehicle is under warranty. I started and drove the vehicle to the dealer 1-22-03. The dealer stated the battery was defective and I declined to buy their battery but bought a new battery for the car which exceeded the specifications of the oem battery. The battery was installed. Upon traveling back to oreilly's auto parts to return the old battery for a core exchange, I hit a minor bump in the pavement and the air bag light has illuminated again. The problem occurred with the new battery and recurred for a second time when the car hit a minor bump. I note that other 1999 hyundai's have been recalled for a defect in the wiring harness that causes this light to illuminate. I do not know if all accents have this problem but this one definetly does and it can be recreated. Don cavenaugh motors is discouraging repairs by alleging an old battery can cause the light to illuminate which is false, and by not fixing the problem. Now I must take the car back for a second repair meanwhile I am having to drive it with the air bag light on. I believe that hyundai and their dealing are falsifying service records so that they do not reflect a problem with the air bag light as this is a safety defect. My repair ticket says "air bag light" and states customer declined recommended repairs and stated he would get a battery from wal-mart. This repair ticket miss states the fact that there is a definite problem with the air bag. Also, when hyundai customer service was contacted they made a blanket denial that there were other customers with this problem. Even with good quality, it would be normal for a few cars to malfunction. I believe other hyundai accents have defective air bag wiring harnesses just as the other 1999 hyundai models already recalled and this defect poses a significant risk of increased bodily injury should an accident occur.

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Airbags · MD · crash · 1 injury

When vehicle was involved in a frontal type crash air bags never deployed. But, two days later air bag warning light came on. Please provide any further information.

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Airbags · MD · crash

Consumer was traveling 45-50mph and was struck on driver's side. But, hit the other vehicle in the right rear. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Airbag light came on 3days later. Dealer found the sensor to be defective & replaced it. Vehicle has been at the dealer for 2 months. Airbags sensor lght came back on when dealer was returning vehicle to customer.