2003 Hyundai Accent
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.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
None on file
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 37 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
46% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-24
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-23
When I start my car the air bag light flashes off
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-07
Power train
19% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
I was getting on interstate 95 & the car jerked back then completely stopped shift in into gears & has no reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-10
Fuel system, gasoline
8% · 3 reportsEngine and engine cooling
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing emission control.
Service brakes
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2003 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.