2002 Hyundai Accent engine problems

Filed May 19, 2015 · Engine · 78,000 miles · KY

Was driving down the road and heard something scrapping and vehicle quit moving had to be pushed out of a dangerous curve into a parking lot all transmission fluid leak out as the tow truck lifted it onto it's bed. Had to pay for the tow truck, and had only had the car for 6 days. It is still under warranty but the company I bought it from has left me without a vehicle since the 6th day of may, and reuse to fix it without me paying for it, and they also kept my $800 down payment.

Filed Dec 18, 2008 · Engine · 61,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai accent. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle merged into another lane and stalled without warning. Roadside assistance towed the vehicle to an authorized dealer and diagnostic tests were performed. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. There failures occurred identically on five separate occasions. The dealer stated that there were no resolutions. The contact is aware of the safety risks involved. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.

Filed May 8, 2006 · Engine · 38,701 miles · WA

Ongoing rough idle, poor acceleration. Not sure if this problem is causing permanent damage to the vehicle, but the dealer, on three occasions is unable to remedy the problem.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 14,000 miles · NY

The brake line erupted on the passenger's side while driving. The dealer was notified. *ak the dealer replaced both front rotors and the brake pads within the first 14k miles and refused to check and lubricate both front caliper slides which caused the passenger side brake pad to completely wear down the metal. The passenger side caliper bracket rusted. There was also an engine noise. *sc

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Engine · 30,000 miles · IL

Engine lifters tap loudly for anywhere for 2 mins or 20 miles depending on how long the car set. The lifters had been replaced once. Taken to dealer to have it checked out they says its fine but a friend of mine that also works there says they are boarder line and will need to be taken care of soon. Dealer will not replace.

Filed Mar 14, 2004 · Engine · 27,000 miles · OR

About: 2002 hyundai accent problem happens short time after filling the gas tank. Check engine light comes on and car has a sudden large loss of power, overdrive cuts out. Problem may persist for a day or two then go away and come back several times before going away. Situation: my wife was crossing a street and could not get out of the way of oncoming traffic. She just barley escaped. This has happened a total of 5 times in 14,000 miles of driving. It now happens every time the gas tank is filled. Dealer indicates that this is on purpose when the gas cap is not secured properly. Hyundai puts driver's lives at stake on purpose!

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Engine · 22,000 miles · WI

The engine failed without warning at 22,000 miles. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information. *nlm a new engine was installed. Afterwards, the check engine light illuminated. As a result, the relay system was replaced. Cd, rear window and differential had to be replaced.

Filed Nov 25, 2003 · Engine · 22,000 miles · WI · crash · fire

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and caught fire. The fire trapped the driver inside, burning him to death. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Engine · MA

When first starting the vehicle in the morning it vehicle idles high a couple of times and shakes, then the vehicle is fine. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Engine · IL

The check engine light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer but they could not duplicate or correct the problem.