2001 Hyundai Accent: jerking or lurching

7 of the 112 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Accent describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 6%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2022
1
2018
1
2017
2
2016
1
2015
1
2014
2
2013
1
2012
4
2010
2
2009
1
2008
1
2004
1
2003
3
2002
3
2001
7
2000
2
1998
3
1997
1
1996
4

What owners say

Filed Dec 6, 2005 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · 00

Car would not reverse, and jerks when shifting from 2-3rd gear. Contacted dealer and was told transmission is completely shot, and must be replaced, at a cost of $2500. Found that when shifting from reverse to drive prior car would jolt.

Filed Oct 10, 2005 · Transmission · 15,917 miles · MA

Since we bought the car, it has been to the dealership repair shop 5 times, for the same problem. The car begins to have problems shifting gears, it loses power, as not going higher than 20-30 miles. When the gas pedal is applied, the car gets stuck for several seconds before it jerks and begins to run again. Everytime we take it in they repair the pulse generator. The pulse generator has been changes two time in the last three months alone (june, august), and now its ready to go back into the shop again. It is getting worse, it is becoming a safety issue because it gets stuck anywhere, and can get hit from behind, or get into an accident when it stops in the middle of a cross section.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Transmission · NY

Car has sudden jerks changing gears and doesn't seem to have enough power trying to get past 40mph. Has been to the dealer 4 times in 2 weeks. The problem seems to be happening intermittenly.

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 Jul 24, 2002 · Brakes · WI

There is extended stopping distance, and vehicle shakes,/jerks. Dealer has been contacted. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · CT

Ngine check light came on. When consumer stopped vehicle, and took foot off gas, rpms and speed odometer revved up. While stopping at stop sign, put foot on brakes, and vehicle jerked forward. Contact dealer, and dealer stated nothing was wrong with vehicle.ak

Filed Feb 21, 2001 · Transmission · RI

Vehicle would jerk intermittently while coasting. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and informed consumerthat they cannot duplicate problem. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.