1999 Hyundai Accent: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 61 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 1999
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was driving in a traffic at about 15mph and my lower control arm broke in the middle I was lucky that I wasn't in the highway or driving fast so you aren't looking for my complaint.after checking from the bottom even the sub-frame is almost broken,I guess it is a big manufacturing problem for safety I recommend for all owners of hyundai to check there control arms and sub-frames. (note). I called hyundai they told it isn't under warranty(10years or 60000milles), I told them it is about safety those parts should be lifetime warranty!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2014
“1999 hyundai accent. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire while driving *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire ten days after purchasing it. The consumer stated her daughter was sitting at a red light, when all of a sudden, the vehicle started smoking. When the light turned green, the vehicle would not move and it shut off. The vehicle was a total loss. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2011
“1999 hyundai accent. Unable to safely fill gas tank. The gas pump shuts off after pumping only 31/2 gallons. When you try to fill it up gas comes out of the filler neck spilling on the car and the ground. Hyundai site shows tsb 96-30-006 stating this problem has existed on their cars since 1998 but offers no fix. Is there a recall? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2010
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the air bag indicator has remained illuminated in her vehicle for over a year. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that maintenance would have to be performed on the air bag. The inspection would cost $70. The contact stated that she will not pay for the repair. She was informed to call the manufacturer to seek assistance. The failure mileage was 84,439. Updated 020209 *bf updated 02/03/09.*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai accent. The vehicle does not respond when the contact depresses the accelerator pedal. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v17800. The current mileage is 84,621 and failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 11/14/08 *cn updated 11/19/08. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated while pumping gas at a gas station, the fuel filler pipe neck would only allow so much gasoline at a time upon entering the fuel tank as though it was already full of gasoline. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the pressure relief vacuum needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not alerted.”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Oct 2006
“Fuel line and power steering line rubbed where they were close together in the engine compartment causing a hole in the fuel line which was spraying a steady strem of gasloline right into the engine compartment all over the transmission and radiator fans. I feel that this was a design flaw and that those lines never should have been placed that close together this is not a laughing matter however hyundai motors of america tol me there was nothing they could do about it because my car is out of warranty.I could have been killed there could have been an explosion and or fire. *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated two years ago the vehicle would not come out of second gear. An independent mechanic repaired the vehicle. The contact does not know what repairs were performed. About one month ago, the transmission started slipping into second gear. The only way to get the vehicle out of second gear is to turn the vehicle off, wait a few minutes, and restart the vehicle. The same independent mechanic determined the vehicle had a defect and referred the contact to the NHTSA. There is an NHTSA recall, # 99v178000, regarding the automatic transmission. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2006
“I own a 1999 hyundai accent gl and began experiencing trouble with transmission. I searched on internet and discovered that there was a recall on transmission pertaining to the same trouble I am having with mine. I called the hyundai motor consumer affairs and they refuse to honor recall. I would appreciate info to help me exercise my rights to what I am entitled to. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2005
“Dt: the caller said all the outside doorhandles except the rear passenger handle fell off. When she tried to open the doors the handles came off in her hand. She said this happened without warning. Dealer said they could not help her for free. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1999 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1999 Hyundai Accent reliable?
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1999 Hyundai Accent. The most complained-about area is air bags (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Hyundai Accent problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 74,993 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Hyundai Accent have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.