Random idle acceleration (2000=4000rpms when should be idling) leading to surging of car. Started a few months ago with a check engine light. Dealer replaced transmission sensor, problem has not been solved. I have had car checked out at dealership, but the problem is random, and they have not duplicated it. Has been happeining randomly for last few months, at least a couple times every time the car is driven to work--23 miles one way. Must push the break as hard as possible to keep car from lunging when the problem occurs.
2002 Hyundai Accent transmission complaints
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2002 hyandai accent--transmission leap at idle--from reverse to drive learch forward and rmp increase including bucking and jerk forward. Dealership has had the car 4 times, first time said nothing wrong, second time changed the internal solenoid but problem continued, third time they charged us $280. Bucks to drain the transmission and tune up car said that would fix it. It didn't we are still with the same problem, 4th time dealership again told us nothing could be detected after three days of driving it. We are at the end of our rope. This was purchased as teen daughters first car to go to college in and it is not safe. What else should we do but try to contact a lawer. Anyone have suggestions or good lawers?
Transmission failed at 54,000 miles, it would not shift into high gear.
While attempting to merge with traffic at 50 MPH consumer depressed the accelerator which became stuck, and the vehicle did not respond. Engine revved, but there was no acceleration. Vehicle was nearly rear ended on three occasions. This vehicle had three transmissions replaced since 7-2-2003.
Problems with brake equipment on 2002 hyundai accent. *mr the passenger side front brake rotor, brake hose and pads were defective. The fluid was not returning to the master cylinder causing the passenger side brake pads wear out. There was a shimmy felt through the steering wheel, the tech found both front brake rotors disc warped, the transmission had a delay shifting, the wheels were out of balance, the front calipers had frozen in the right front wheel, the pads stuck in the holders due to the rust build up and noise could be heard and was traced to the passenger side brake hose and pads. *sc
While driving 55 MPH, suddenly there was a popping noise from the front end of the vehicle. When this occurred the vehicle jerk forward and the motor locked up. This almost resulted in the vehicle flipping over. The clutch had blown up, which caused the motor to lock up. The cause of the clutch blowing up is undetermined.
Horn has broken 3 times in the last 7 months. Clutch went at 11,000 miles. Windshield wipers broke at 11,000 miles. Rear brakes need to be taken apart and cleaned because of excessive dirt/road material getting into brakes. Gas mileage poor since 9,000 miles.
Transmission clunk from reverse to drive, also when making a turn down a small hill will slip and buck. Dealer replaced internal solenoid 3 weeks ago to resolve, seemed to work, however problem is back. Will be taking back to dealer as soon as time permits.
Vehicle has been in to dealer several times for service, trans. Slips, free wheels, bucks, brakes twice have not worked until minutes after pedal pressed to floor, then pop when accelerating, dealer unable to reproduce?? So they won't fix/investigate problems, they have, however, replaced parts for manual windows that were falling down. Nlm
The dealer has replaced the electrical component that controls the transmission, but it did not fix the problem. I am now being told that they have no idea when they will get a reconditioned one in, but I can get a brand new one in october. Both the dealer and hyundai have been totally unconcerned that I need this car to make a trip to help my disabled family members in ohio. I have now asked for a loaner vehicle to make the trip. And I am waiting to hear from them on that. I am following the steps necessary in case I need to proceed with a lawsuit based on the lemon law.
This vehicle has been in for service 5 times between 18feb and 3jun of 2002. I am very dissatisfied with this vehicle. I have filled out all information to the best of my ability, as the vehicle is currently in for service. If you need any additional info, please don't hesitate to call or email me at [email protected] safety defect listed.
When accelerating from a stop the transmission would not engage. Intermittently the transmission slips between gears braking the vehicle creating wheel spin. The vehicle experienced the problem the first time at 350 miles. The dealer as been notified. Nlm
Defective transmission
Automatic transmission would "buck" during acceleration when vehicle was shifted from reverse into the drive gear. Also, states vehicle would make a "clunking" noise when transmission "bucked". Dealership examined vehicle, and could not reproduce problem. Then, after consultation with manufacturer, dealership replaced transmission. *ak
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