1999 Hyundai Accent
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 142 |
| 1996 | 101 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 92 |
| 2001 | 112 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 152 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
21% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND BROKE FOUR TOP TEETH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20030725
WHILE TRAVELING 30MPH HAD A FRONT END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED UPPER BODY, HEAD & KNEE INJURIES. PASSENGER SUFFERED KNEE & ELBOW INJURIES. HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT & RELEASED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19990617
VEHICLE WAS INVOVED IN AN ACCIDENT CONCERNING A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A TRACKER TRAILER . BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS TEMPORARILY UNCONSCIOUS. REVISED AND NOTICDE SMALL GAS BURN FROM AIR BAG. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19990517
8% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
MY 1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT VEHICLE GOT HIT ON THE REAR (BUMPER) WHILE I WAS STILL ON A RED LIGHT AND THE IMPACT WAS SO STRONG THAT THE HIT PROPELLED MY VEHICLE TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE (A SUBURBAN TRUCK) CAUSING REAR AND FRONT DAMAGES...
NHTSA ODI report, 20100514
3% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.
3% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 2 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
HAD CAR SERVICED FOR FUEL LINE LEAK, 2 MONTHS LATER CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. ENTIRE FRONT END DESTROYED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20040623
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRA
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.
Campaign 99V178000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 99V178000 (power train) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1999 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Hyundai Accent is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.