1998 Hyundai Accent
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Hyundai Accent. Newest first.
Vehicle description: accent GT model vehicles equipped with DOHC engines manufactured from december 19, 1996 through june 30, 1997; 1998 accent model vehicles manufactured from may 6, 1997 through june 25, 1998; 1997 sonata vehicles manufactured from august 1, 1996 through july 9, 1997 and 1998 sonata vehicles produced from july 9, 1997 through april 24…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If it IS cracked, a new fuel tank will be installed. a new fuel filler cap that decreases the amount of vacuum inside the fuel tank will also be installed. note: the 1997-1998 sonata fuel tanks have also experienced cracking. however, at this time, the cause for the cracking has not been identified. this portion of the campaign will begin after hyundai has determined the cause and corrective procedure.
Owner complaints
47 complaints6 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
On your web site I found out there IS a recall on my car(fuel tank)if my mechanic fix it will the manufacture reimburse me. It IS a emergency because it leaks out now. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 hyundai accent. the contact smelled a strong odor of raw gasoline in her vehicle. she took the vehicle to the mechanic and they stated that the gasoline fuel system storage tank assembly was cracked. the contact was informed that the defect was on recall. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 hyundai accent. the contact smelled a strong odor of raw gasoline in her vehicle. she took the vehicle to the mechanic and they stated that the gasoline fuel system storage tank assembly was cracked. the contact was informed that the defect was on recall. the manufacturer stated that the previous owners had the recall already repaired; therefore, they would not repair the vehicle. the contact believes that if the vehicle IS experiencing the same failure as before, then it was previously repaired with a defected part. the failure mileage was below 100,000 and current mileage was 117,000.
- Electrical system · Power train › Manual transmission
While driving at highway speeds (50-75 mph) the overdrive would dissengage. In turrn the rpm would ramp up. This would happen randomly. Somtimes pulling off and turning car off and starting it again temporarily fixed problem. finally, we took it to a mechanic. He found that the wiring uner the…
While driving at highway speeds (50-75 mph) the overdrive would dissengage. In turrn the rpm would ramp up. This would happen randomly. Somtimes pulling off and turning car off and starting it again temporarily fixed problem. finally, we took it to a mechanic. He found that the wiring uner the stick (automatic) were bare and touching. He fixed the wiring and never had a problem since. I have noted many other entries with similar problem. *Jb
- Electrical system · Power train › Automatic transmission
Driving on the highway doing 50 my rpm IS around 4000 a few months later december 2003 transmission was replaced. Now january 2005 rpm IS acting up again, I had my car checked out at the garage where my transmission was put in and they see no problem with it at all, they think maybe it IS electrical???? Dealership said they have had no complaints on this....i hate cars!!!! *jb
- Seat belts › Rear/other
The rear seat belts don't extract. Drivers side has been replace three times, just replaced and within a week was doing it again. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
A crack was produced in the fuel tank. As a result, check engine light came on and fuel fumes seeped through the passenger's compartment.*ak *tc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
A recall notice was received, after taking the vehicle to the dealer for the fuel filter cap replacement, the dealer refused to replace the fuel filter cap since there was no crack in the fuel tank. the manufacture refused to cooperate. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling
I have been to the dealer for recall and regular maintenance and each time I would state how the vehicle would stall, the check engine light comes on, the car jerks and then it resumes normally as if nothing ever happened. I have noticed numerous people have complained of the same issue and their…
I have been to the dealer for recall and regular maintenance and each time I would state how the vehicle would stall, the check engine light comes on, the car jerks and then it resumes normally as if nothing ever happened. I have noticed numerous people have complained of the same issue and their dealerships all say they have never heard of such a problem and it had never been reported before. Nhtsa needs to get on the case and notify whomever needs to be notified. *nm
- Structure
Dashboard IS cracked and I am concerned if this crack will affect the effectiveness of the passenger side airbag. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While accelerating there IS a loud banging noise like the vehicle IS being kicked in the rear, and engine IS stalling. Took vehicle to dealer, and they have replaced the transmission 3 times. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer states that vehicle can be left in any position and it will roll backwards. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving the vehicle jerked then came to a sudden stop and could not be moved. *ak *cb *nlm
- Electrical system › Starter assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
The starter was replaced six times, the transmission, front brakes, outer tie rods and the engine were all replaced. *ts *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle stalled when the gears were changed, the dealer could not duplicate the problem.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer received a recall leter stating if check engine light illuminates if a crack developes in fuel tank. consumer states light was on prior to receiving letter. dealer stated they were charging for her for checking the engine light. consumer feels she should not have to pay for a recall. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Nhtsa recall 00v314001 fuel tank; eastridge auto plex in casper wy., the consumer was asked to make 2 trips, one trip for inspecting the fuel tank and if it needs to be replaced at which time it would be ordered. the owner would have to reschedule another appointment and bring the vehicle back. the recall letter does not state this as procedure. *scc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
While driving was smelling gas coming from vehicle. consumer had vehicle checked by mechanic, who could not determine problem. consumer very upset because received a follow-up recall letter 00v314001 regarding leak in fuel tank. consumer never received original recall letter. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Prior to the recall, consumer stated that the check engine light would illuminate, the fuel filter cap was replaced, however the problem still existed, consumer stated that each time the vehicle was tesed the same code would appear, consumer believes that this same problem IS having to do with the recall which seems that what ever the dealer IS doing IS not correcting the problem.*yh
- Air bags › Frontal
While traveling on highway and without prior warning another vehicle made a sudden stop in front of consumer's vehicle, and dual airbags didn't deploy.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The engine will cut off at various speeds, causing the "check engine" light to come on. at this point the car will either resume operating or stall. it has been to the dealership several times and they tell me they cannot duplicate the problem and have never heard of anything like this happening before. I have contacted the manufacturer.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
This was a program car. I have had the same problems repeatedly with this car. about 6 months after I bought it, it started using oil. they rebuilt the head. then about 8 months or so later it started using oil again, this time they "said" they put on a new head. however, I dont believe that…
This was a program car. I have had the same problems repeatedly with this car. about 6 months after I bought it, it started using oil. they rebuilt the head. then about 8 months or so later it started using oil again, this time they "said" they put on a new head. however, I dont believe that because, now 8 months later it IS once again using oil. also, I can be going down the highway at about 60 mph and the engine will "hiccup" and jerk really hard and the check engine light will come on for about 2-3 seconds. I have reported this several times and they find nothing wrong. I have also been reporting to the dealer, that I hear a ticking noise coming from the engine. it sounds like the engine IS not getting any oil. but, they just tell me that I am hearing things. I am paying for this lemon with my hard earned money. I have tried to get them to let me trade it back to them and buy a brand new car, but they insist that nothing IS wrong with mine. I have also contacted consumer affairs, they told me they couldn't get involved. that it was between me and the dealer. I need help!!! any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. thanks!*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Plastic seat belt "casing" (that contains the actual seat belt) of rarely used front passenger belt has cracked without cause and left sharp edges touching the internal belt webbing which could damage the internal webbing of the belt. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
While driving headlights went dim and power died on vehicle. consumer had to have vehicle towed to dealer. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Unknown or other
After driving for a while engine check light would come on and remain. It then, went out but would come back on. Have taken vehicle to dealership at least 8 or more times for engine check problem, each time mechanic replaced a different component. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Unknown or other
Purchased the vehicle in june, 1998. from date of purchase, engine check sensor would come on and stay on for a while. sometimes the mechanic found a problem and fixed it and turned off the light; sometimes he told me it was a faulty sensor; sometimes he was unable to determine what was causing…
Purchased the vehicle in june, 1998. from date of purchase, engine check sensor would come on and stay on for a while. sometimes the mechanic found a problem and fixed it and turned off the light; sometimes he told me it was a faulty sensor; sometimes he was unable to determine what was causing the light to come on. latest incident occurred on may 15, 2001, when the engine check light came on once again. the vehicle had just been to the dealership b/c the check engine light was on and they'd replaced the pulse generator. there have been acceleration problems with the vehicle in the past; sometimes the mechanic said that they coincided with the check engine light problem. after 3 years and many visits to the mechanic for the same problem, I'm facing the end of my warranty and the latest explanation for the check engine light problem IS that the sensor IS "touchy." ignoring the light in the future IS an unaccepteable and unsafe solution, and I don't believe that it IS as "touchy" as it IS "faulty."*ak
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
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.
- 10217258Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.
- 10217251Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
- 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.
- 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.
- 601626Descriptions of the new fuel pump check connector location for vehicles.
- 601624Information on the oxygen sensor offset voltage change.
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