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 | 38 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 100 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
25% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
23% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow 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
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
10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and catalytic convertor.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
1999 HYUNDAI ACCENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE TEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASING IT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120620
8% of complaints: visibility — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear window and windshield wiper/washer.
CRASH8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and tank assembly.
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 (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 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, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.