MYRModel Year Report

2003 Hyundai Accent

▲ Better than typical
2003 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:40.853Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 2003 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 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 69 complaints 2016: 100 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 16 complaints 2022
2003: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201569
2016100
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 46%

46% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH IT WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20040324

WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION IN MY 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT. A TRUCK PULLED OUT INTO THE INTERSTATE AND MY VEHICLE HIT HIM AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030623

WHEN I START MY CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES OFF

NHTSA ODI report, 20180507

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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I WAS GETTING ON INTERSTATE 95 & THE CAR JERKED BACK THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED SHIFT IN INTO GEARS & HAS NO REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151210

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing emission control.

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Hyundai Accent is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Hyundai Accent have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.