2002 Hyundai Accent service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Hyundai Accent — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On both 9/27/2004 and 1/13/2006 the rear brake cylinders and shoes had to be replaced because of leaking from the cylinder. On the second occasion, mechanics at doug's lynnwood mazda/hyundai did not notice the problem on the original visit (12/2/2005), and I had to bring it to their attention in…”
filed May 8, 2006
“Brakes failed at 9000 miles causing an accident with another vehicle. Front brakes were in a metal to metal condition. Pads on front disc brakes have need replacement every 8000 miles since this incident. The rotots have been replaced twice.*ak”
filed Sep 12, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Accent | 7 | 10% |
| 2014 Accent | 12 | 15% |
| 2013 Accent | 23 | 16% |
| 2012 Accent | 14 | 9% |
| 2010 Accent | 5 | 6% |
| 2009 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Accent | 3 | 6% |
| 2004 Accent | 3 | 9% |
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.