2001 Hyundai Accent
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
- 112
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 112 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 70 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
19% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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Consumer states was driving approx 35-40MPH and involved in a right frontal collison. Both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Nlm
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-03
While driving consumer was involved in a 25-35 MPH frontal collision in which driver side and passenger side air bags did not deploy, cause has not been determine. Please give any further details.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-02
Vehicle was involved in a frontal and rear end collisions of 40 MPH impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-27
Power train
19% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Suspension
14% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing front and wheel bearing.
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Repair shop did not perform alignment requested on 2001 Hyundai Accent. One reason was: "Cradle is rusted through" Similar recalls exist for Hyundai Elantra (similar design) and Sonata (engine cradle) for same model year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-01
My mechanic told me in April 2020 my 2001 Hyundai Accent is not safe to drive because the sub frame has decayed up to were it connects to the body underneath.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-12
Also filed under Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures mentioned in NHTSA campaign id number: 09V125000 (Suspension:front:control arm), including a perforated front lower control arm.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-09
Structure
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the sub frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-31
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the front frame was completely corroded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-24
Service brakes
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001Complaint volume 112 complaints filed for this model year.
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2002-04-15Vehicle speed control01V346000 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…
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…
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2002-10-28Structure02V167000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V346000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 02V167000 · Structure
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- Is the 2001 Hyundai Accent reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Hyundai Accent is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Accent?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Hyundai Accent have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.