2000 Hyundai Accent engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Hyundai Accent — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds on the highway, the engine stalled without warning and there was a loss of all power. After a short while, the engine restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted but the vehicle was not inspected. Updated 10/25/2006 - *nm”
filed Aug 30, 2006
“For more than two years I have been complaining to my dc-area hyundai dealership that my car is burning or leaking oil but they failed to diagnose problem, apparently to avoid fixing it under the warranty. It is extremely dangerous for me to drive my vehicle but hyundai will not honor its much…”
filed Feb 20, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Accent | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Accent | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Accent | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Accent | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 Accent | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 Accent | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Accent | 12 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.