While taking a trip vehicle kept accelerating. The rpms kept going up. Consumer controlled the vehicle with the brakes. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for inspection.*ak the dealer replaced the throttle position sensor which alleviated the problem.
2001 Hyundai Accent acceleration problems
12 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
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Hyundai Accent acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 liter or 1.6 liter engines that were originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. While driving at a steady throttle opening for an extended period of time during extremely cold ambient temperatures (below approximately -5 degrees fahrenheit with high humidity), moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases can freeze and block the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and hose. If the pcv hose freezes, combustion chamber gases are forced through the breather hose into the air intake hose and then into the throttle body.
- Risk
- Moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases may freeze inside the throttle body bore and throttle body idle speed control circuit resulting in the throttle valve not closing fully and a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new, relocated pcv hose and will additionally install a heated throttle body on the 2000-2001 accents equipped with 1.5 liter engines that were produced through january 31, 2001. Owner notification began april 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 01V346000 · Recall details
What 2001 Hyundai Accent owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving at 30 MPH vehicle accelerated to 50 MPH. As a result, vehicle collided into a apartment building. Driver sustained severe back injuries. The dealer stated that was normal.
Vehicle's had a high idle, which caused unexpected acceleration. Dealer has repaired the defective part, but problem still exists. *ak after the repair, both the throttle position sensor and the pulse generator had gone bad. Dealership refused to cover parts because they were out of warranty. Finally they agreed to replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The consumer had to pay for the pulse generator to be replaced. Consumer feels the prescription outlined in the recall wasn't sufficient to correct the emissions defect. *ph
When the gas pedal was applied the vehicle accelerated excessivly.
I was going 60 MPH on the expressway, when I tried slowing down to 50 MPH the RPM's kept going up as well as the speed. Could not slow down, pulled over to the emergency lane, had to press the brake completely, still did not stop, until I pulled the emergency brake. This was after picking up my car from the dealership for a 15000 mile maintenance. Dealer claimed later that it was due to a sensor that was burned out.
While traveling on the highway when she let off the accelerate and surge without prior warning. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
When at a stop, and brake applied, vehicle will surge and engine will rev. Vehicle will also accelerate on its own and buck while driving. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, the pulse generator was replaced twice.*jb also the battery was replaced, also a tire blew out.
Vehicle had a decrease in acceleration. Consumer later received recall 01v346002 for pcv kit. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced pcv kit. Problem is still occurring. . *akconsumer has experienced a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released. Consumer has taken vehicle in several times prior to the recall. There is a loud grinding noise heard resulting in brake dust on the rims. The vehicle remains sluggish in acceleration. Consumer was informed to keep the vehicle in over drive and it would eliminate the problem. Consumer also stated that the battery light illuminates. Consumer was involved in an accident. Consuemr had stopped for a red light. When the light turned green, consumer let up off the brake and without giving any gas to the vehicle, the vehicle slid into the vehicle in front.
Action report, consumer received a recall for thottle body idle speed control circuit, nhts campaign id number 01v346000. Consumer took the vehicle dealership chevrolet hyundai 1100 washington ave huntington west virginia. (304 529 2301). *ak consumer made an appointment and took the vehicle to the dealer, he waited about 4 ? Hours and he was told to reschedule another appointment.
Consumer had an accident that was caused by the defect in recall # 01-v-346-000. Didn't receive recall letter until april 2002. Vehicle failed to stop and hit another vehicle.
Questions about the 2001 Hyundai Accent acceleration
Does the 2001 Hyundai Accent have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the acceleration of the 2001 Hyundai Accent, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Hyundai Accent acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Hyundai Accent acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V346000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Accent have the most acceleration problems?
The Hyundai Accent model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2012 (18 complaints), 2001 (12 complaints) and 2002 (12 complaints).
Other 2001 Hyundai Accent problems
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