MYRModel Year Report

2002 Hyundai Accent

◆ Worse than typical
2002 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:11.541Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Accent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 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 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2002 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
2002: 134 complaints
View as data table
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 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 14 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020911

WAS DRIVING 40MPH AND HIT A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER IN THE ROAD VEHICLE SLID AND DID 360 DEGREE TURN. HIT A LIGHT POLE, OFF CENTER AND THEN A FENCE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER/ FRONT AND REAR PASSENGERS SUFFERED INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020304

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

Purchased car 2002 in Arizona. About 2009 when the check engine light came on and when filling the car with gas the pump would stop after less than .25 gallons pumped.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240811

I GOT THIS CAR IN 2015 AND IT KEEP FAILING THE STATE OF OHIO VECHICLE INSPECTION E-CHECK TEST AND THE SAME CODE KEEPS COMING UP..... P1401..... WHY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190304

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 134
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

2002 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • 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 2002 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Hyundai Accent is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 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.