2002 Hyundai Accent power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Hyundai Accent — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Pulled into the parking lot. I went to put it in park, but the car would only go in reverse. I was going forward in drive at the time. It started going in reverse. No matter what gear I tried, it would only go in reverse. I couldn't turn off the car. I kept trying to put it in park and eventually…”
filed Oct 24, 2014
“For the past 2 years I have had to replace speed sensors and oxygen sensors, several times. I was taking to my mechanic because parts were out of warranty, but my mechanic stated that it is a transmission problem because every time I had chips replaced my trans fluid was dirty and had to flush…”
filed Sep 16, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâ  s ownerâ  s manual. ï · Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ï · Use…
21-AT-006H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2021
Power Train problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Accent | 6 | 9% |
| 2016 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Accent | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Accent | 12 | 9% |
| 2012 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Accent | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Accent | 13 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.