1997 Hyundai Accent
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Hyundai Accent. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. during winter…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. tire damage can result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Owner complaints
55 complaints7 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages
TL* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the door latches on all four doors of the vehicle were detaching. the driver side doors and latches were completely inoperable. The contact would have to enter and exit the vehicle through the passenger door. neither the dealer…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the door latches on all four doors of the vehicle were detaching. the driver side doors and latches were completely inoperable. The contact would have to enter and exit the vehicle through the passenger door. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 107,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
- Air bags · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Dear sir I would like to bring the surprising issue in front of you related to hyundai accent I have been driving for more than a year now. I was driving this car on the 401 east highway, ontario, canada on 16TH december 2007 at 2.35 p.m. My wife and my little one and a half year daughter were…
Dear sir I would like to bring the surprising issue in front of you related to hyundai accent I have been driving for more than a year now. I was driving this car on the 401 east highway, ontario, canada on 16TH december 2007 at 2.35 p.m. My wife and my little one and a half year daughter were also accompanying me. I was coming from windsor and heading towards toronto. suddenly the air bag of the driver seat blew up without any collision of my car with any thing. I was lucky enough that I was driving in the right lane and managed to bring my car out of the driving lane. Due to almighty's grace no car was following me otherwise that would have lead to a disaster. I was amazed to see this in front of my eyes that how could airbag of the car blew up without any collision. I am confident that this would have surprised you too that how could you manufacture such a dreadful vehicle in which the parts activate at the wrong time and could lead to accidents instead of activating for the safety of passengers. I am thankful to 911 emergency that they came on time and took us out of the situation and we managed to reach back home safely. I impress upon you to look into this serious issue as soon as possible. I am also interested to bring this issue to other car manufacturers and legal departments which have authorized you to manufacture cars without taking these things into consideration and the passengers have to put there lives on risk due to your sheer negligence. I would like you to compensate me for all the hassles and risk of life my family and I have been through and provide me with other car which IS fully checked. I spoke with the representative ms. Mitchel at the hyundai america no. She has registered this serious issue and assigned claim no. 3182613. I would like this mail to be forwarded to the concerned person as soon as possible so that they can look into this matter seriously. thanks and regards rajan malhotra *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Right front coil spring broke hitting rotor cracking the rotor replaced all affected parts at our own expense replaced coil spring,rotor,brake pads. Hyundai says this vehicle not in the recall even though it IS registered in the effected area of the recall this could have potentially led to catastrophic failure if it had not been detected. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The smell of fuel prompted the consumer to make contact with the manufacturer and the dealer since there was a fuel tank recall. consumer located a crack on the fuel tank. this vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 00v314000. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Steering
While driving consumer had an accident. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer was injured. Also, consumer stated that the guiding arm was very weak. This caused problems with the steering.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Consumer stated without any indication rear brakes locked up.*ak
- Air bags
The air bag warning light stayed on continuously. The consumer IS concerned that this may cause premature deployment or none deployment of the air bag. The dealership has been notified.*ak *nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Car was returned to hyundai under warranty in january 2002. Reported to have a bad torque converter and starter. Both replaced under warranty. Last week car wouldnt start again. Our mechanic diagnosed same problem. Was told that if car had been properly diagnosed as having extensive transmission…
Car was returned to hyundai under warranty in january 2002. Reported to have a bad torque converter and starter. Both replaced under warranty. Last week car wouldnt start again. Our mechanic diagnosed same problem. Was told that if car had been properly diagnosed as having extensive transmission problem while under warranty this would have been properly repaired and not patched up. Hyundai IS now refusing to absorb cost since the car IS no longer under warranty. Torque converters and starters dont go bad yearly!!! Help!!
- Power train › Manual transmission
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will heavily jerk and then the engine light will come on and will stay on the remainder of the time vehicle IS being operated. Dealer notified. nlm
- Suspension › Rear
The parts that broke were on the sway bar where it attaches to the control arm. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While stopping, was rearended by another vehicle and pushed forward, air bags did not deploy. Driver injured and vehicle was totaled.*ak consumer states that the front end of the vehicle was completely smashed. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls without prior warning. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving 55mph the vehicle stalled out and died without warning. dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Front coil spring has developed cracks. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to vin. vehicle has been repaired at owner's expense. Please provide further informaiton.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Engine will turn over but not start this happens sev times. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train › Automatic transmission
For the pc system problem, I had noticed that the pc valve was leaking oil around it, so I replaced the component on may 12,2000. By december, I noticed that the car had some sort of problem with a noted drop in performance and fuel economy. So I decided, before bringing the car in for maintenance…
For the pc system problem, I had noticed that the pc valve was leaking oil around it, so I replaced the component on may 12,2000. By december, I noticed that the car had some sort of problem with a noted drop in performance and fuel economy. So I decided, before bringing the car in for maintenance, to visually check the fluids, and wear components. I ended up finding sludge in the engine, created by water in the oil. When dodge/hyundai of paramus checked-out the car they told me the problem was a clogged pc system and it was not covered by any warrany, so I paid for the work. For the transmission problem I noticed that it was leaking, and when the dealer in paramus checked-out the problem, they told me that someone had over-torqued the oil pan, blowing out the gasket. They told me that the problem should be warranteed by altman in n.charleston, since they did the 30K check-up. When I informed altman, they told me that paramus should have done the work as warranteed. So, mike at altman told me I would receive a refund, but I never did, and mike doen't work there anymore, and no one else knows anything. I talked to hyun. Motor amer. Cust. Service, and I am currently waiting for a call back. What I want to know IS if either of these IS covered by warranty, and if so what then?
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
We were leaving for vacation in new jersey, driving westbound on I-26, at the posted speed limit, just east of the st. George exit. when the sound of air rushing into the car became apparent. the sun roof previously unopened that day, started shaking, and flipped backwards denting the roof. the…
We were leaving for vacation in new jersey, driving westbound on I-26, at the posted speed limit, just east of the st. George exit. when the sound of air rushing into the car became apparent. the sun roof previously unopened that day, started shaking, and flipped backwards denting the roof. the rear catch broke off and the entire assembly then flew off into traffic. the vehicle which narrowly avoided the roof assembly pulled over to the side as did we. they told us they were alright and we all thanked god then they were on their way. it was rather late in the evening but we decided to go to the dealer anyway. the general manager told us there was nothing he could do and to come back when service was open, the next morning. we then went home and called local police. they called the state police, who informed us that it was a "freak-accident" and to talk to the dealer and our insurance company. on saturday we went to the dealer and the assistant service manager, jason, told us there was nothing he could do until monday, when they would check for a defect. in the meantime, he obtained a rental car from enterprise to continue our trip, and filed the claim as a warranty problem. upon taking the car home we found that the rental car was unsafe to drive due to inoperable side mirrors, so we took our other car. we called from new jersey on monday, but jason was not in and no one else knew anything about the situation and they said they would have him call. jason called thursday to inform us that there IS no defect and the problem IS not warranteed. he also said that we must return the rental car because the cost would not be covered by the dealer since it IS neither a defect nor under warranty. jason told us to replace the moon roof the job would cost approx. $1500+, not including subsequent damage to the vehicle. we then called hyundai motor america customer service, the rep. Told us that it could be covered as good-will, with rental assist.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Water pump and head gasket blewout. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Unknown or other
Engine check light comes on and off while consumer has owned vehicle. this occurs more frequently when gas tank IS filled to halfway mark. dealership has replaced several components of vehicle, and still has not resolved problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed and had to be replaced. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline · Unknown or other
Consumer was traveling on a city street and engine check light came on dashboad. also, there was a gasoline smell and vehicle caught on fire. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Car stalls, runs rough when coming to a stop. I bought it from the dealer on 9/17/99 for $8,068.96 including finance charges. It had 45,490 miles. now it has 68,841 miles. The dealer said it would cost $1,600 to repair the transmission problem. When I asked about trading it in, they told me the…
Car stalls, runs rough when coming to a stop. I bought it from the dealer on 9/17/99 for $8,068.96 including finance charges. It had 45,490 miles. now it has 68,841 miles. The dealer said it would cost $1,600 to repair the transmission problem. When I asked about trading it in, they told me the value of the car IS only $2,000. How did it depreciate so much in one year? IS there a recall on this car? IS the dealer required to repair the transmission up to 100,000 miles regardless of whether I bought the extended warranty?*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Starter assembly
When trying to start vehicle sometimes it makes a loud grinding noise or it will not start at all. Consumer has had 2 starters put in. first one was with in first six months of owning car. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle hesitates while driving at a steady speed, dealer has replaced vacuum lines, coil pack, hoses, crank sensor but problem still exist, diagnostic test showed no abnormalities. *Et
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tank cracking
There is no summary currently available
- Passenger air bag related
There is no summary currently available
- Passenger air bag related fatalities
Odi IS aware of seven fatalities of children (excluding children in rear facing child safety seats)that were caused by the deployment of the front passenger air bags in minor or moderate severity crashes involving model year 1995 through 1997 hyundai accent vehicles.two of the seven fatalities occurred in puerto rico.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis forfurther investigation.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10196546Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicles owners manual. Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.
- 10190044This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
- 10190038This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10178175This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
- 10176182This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10176178This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10174807The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10173546This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
- 10172142This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
- 10170883This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10020913Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble code (dtc) list.
- 10016469Oxygen sensors.
- 10015733Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 10014315Replacement cigarette lighter.
- 10005268Automatic transaxle pulse generator diagnostic trouble codes p0717 & p0722. 2004 accent included.
- 10003499Campaign 058 . Customer notification. Lower control arm inspection/replacement.
- 10002344Ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0745, p0747, p0748, p0750, p0752, p0753, p0755, p0757, p0758, p0760, p0765.
- 10000709Obd-ii readiness test drive cycle.
- 633884Subject regarding diagnostic guide for clifford and dei security system.
- 633870Automatic transaxle pulse generator diagnostic trouble codes p0717 and p0722 - revised.
- 631420Subject regarding automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 631408Subject on automatic transaxle harsh or delayed park reverse or park drive engagement.
- 618056Information on performing a test drive for transaxle shift quality.
- 615626Hyundai motor america IS conducting a voluntary customer notification (recall campaign) involving fuel filler cap replacement and fuel tank pressure check inspection.
- 615623On some vehicles' evaporative emission control systems may apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle.
- 615621Some vehicles may experience excessive vacuum formation in the fuel tank. A new fuel filler cap has been made available to decrease the vacuum in the fuel tank.
- 607524Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor replacement procedure.
- 605010Subject regarding automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble code p1613/1614.
- 604536Vehicles may exhibit a slight shift flare during the upshift from 2ND to 3RD gear.
- 603018Subject pertaining to improved 2-1 downshift at low speeds.
- 602349Vehicles may experience excessive timing chain noise.
- 601624Information on the oxygen sensor offset voltage change.
- 600382Experiencing a ticking/collapsed lash adjuster condition.
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