MYRModel Year Report

2000 Hyundai Accent

● Typical for this model
2000 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:54:38.125Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Accent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2000 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 37 complaints 2012: 152 complaints 2013: 140 complaints 2013 2014: 78 complaints 2015: 69 complaints 2016: 99 complaints 2017: 67 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 16 complaints 2022
2000: 92 complaints
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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201137
2012152
2013140
201478
201569
201699
201767
201819
201929
202012
202116
202216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN WHICH THE OTHER VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000511

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 3%

3% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000417 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT AND WILL LUBRICATE THE NEW PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVE ARM.

Campaign 00V096000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000901 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT AND WILL LUBRICATE THE NEW PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVE ARM.

Campaign 00V096001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020415 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001

Campaign 01V346000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20021028 — structure

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBE

Campaign 02V167000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V096000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V096001 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V346000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V167000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Hyundai Accent is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Hyundai Accent have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.