2001 Hyundai Accent: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 112 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Accent describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2022
2
2019
2
2018
1
2017
7
2016
4
2015
7
2014
3
2013
6
2012
8
2011
3
2010
5
2009
2
2008
1
2007
2
2005
1
2004
1
2003
3
2002
6
2001
6
2000
3
1998
6
1997
5
1996
5
1995
3

What owners say

Filed Dec 11, 2006 · Engine · 46,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, the engine hesitated, and stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the engine coils were worn and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · MD

While driving, the vehicle shut down. The vehicle stalled like it was out of gas. After having the vehicle towed it was discovered the transmission had failed.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · 11,902 miles · GA · fire

All were warranty repairs. The ignition coil went out first. Then the catalytic converter. The body was just a minor thing, a rain rail came loose, and it had to be replaced. Finally, the car caught fire on 09-02-03 and it is totally. I only had it two yrs. And it only had 31,000 miles on it. It has a history of stalling out on trips of 30 miles or more, it would restart soon though. Car is a total loss.

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · MD

I have a 2001 hyundai accent gl 1.6l engine the pulse generator switch has broken 4 times already each time I take it to the dealership they tell me that they don't know why it keeps breaking and that there isn't anything wrong one time the transmission switch broke, the engine light comes on and goes out, the car has been poorly accelerating and slowing down while I am on the high way, accelerating crazily and using up more gas than normal, it has made sudden jerks when I accelerate at traffic lights or has stalled for a few seconds when I press the accelerator pedal the car doesn't seem to have enough power and the problem is solved for about 24 hours after I take it into the dealer then its back to the same routine. Lately I have been hearing a ticking coming from the engine.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · WI

My car engine will rev up on its own when in neutral (I have a manual transmission) the engine revs up then idles low as if it is going to stall. I have taken it into the dealership 4 times, and they have replaced the coil pack, spark plugs, and a sensor... Still the problem persists. Every time I take my car in they tell me that my spark plugs are misfiring and that I need to have them replaced and because they are a wear item and it's going to cost me. I can't afford to have it done in the dealership so I did a home repair and replaced them myself. This is the 3rd set of plugs on this car and they are now misfiring again (only after 5 months) I took it to the dealership, and they claimed that they can't fix the problem because they aren't hyundai plugs (which I understand), but there has got to be some reason that the plugs are fouling out so quickly and no one will investigate the problem. I should not have to replace my spark plugs (wear item or not) 4 times in 2 years, nor should I have to twist the dealerships arm to do the job that they are paid under warranty to do! I am disgusted with hyundai, and the poor customer service their dealers provide! I will never buy hyundai again or recommend that anyone else purchase from them!

Filed May 28, 2002 · Engine · NY

Vehicle will stall out and has difficulty starting it up. Problem ususally occurs more often when vehicle has been sitting over night. Contacted dealer.