2002 Hyundai Accent: complete transmission failure

7 of the 134 complaints about the 2002 Hyundai Accent describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 54,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2017
1
2015
2
2005
1
2004
3
2003
1
2002
7
2001
4
2000
6
1999
2
1998
2
1997
1
1996
3
1995
3

What owners say

Filed Aug 19, 2009 · Transmission · 91,744 miles · 00

April of 2008 our used 2002 hyundai accents transmission failed. The car was out of warranty. We went to a local dealer to get a replacement and a "refurbished" one was put in. The replacement has now failed 4 months after the 1 -year warranty deadline. How is it possible that this company can make such bad transmissions ? No recalls to my knowledge have been awarded. As a safety issue the transmission would stall and drop into 80 km safe mode this is a canadian bought vehicle.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer replaced the transmission due to internal failure. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would not move but the engine was still on. The vehicle would only drive in reverse. There were no warning indicator lights. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced again. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 96,000 and current mileage was 100,407. The consumer stated the dealer installed a remanufactured transmission the 2nd time. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired and had to pay $439.62 for labor cost. The consumer wants to be reimbursed for repairs. Updated 09/18/07

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Transmission · 46,856 miles · OH

Dt*: the consumer stated on november 21, 2003 at 46,856 miles the original transmission was replaced; now the second transmission is failing. The failure caused the vehicle to shift hard from low gear to the high gear. While driving at speeds of 10 to 20 MPH, it takes longer to shift from first to second gear. There is a vibration when shifting occurs. The manufacturer and dealership have been contacted and determined the transmission needs to be replaced again.

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · CA

Intermittently transmission failed to shift/drive in reverse. Dealership was notified, but did nt resolve the problem.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · WA

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.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · FL

Transmission failed at 54,000 miles, it would not shift into high gear.

Filed Dec 26, 2001 · Transmission · FL

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