Complaints
115
Crashes
21
Fires
2
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:35,644 mi
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:56,177 mi
Crash-related:8
#36 complaints
Manual Transmission
Avg mileage:102 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | 1 | — | 35,644 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 8 | — | 56,177 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 6 | — | — | 102 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 59,643 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,644
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,177
Manual Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,643
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Hyundai Accent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Hyundai Accent has 115 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (14 complaints, avg 35,644 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (8 complaints, avg 56,177 mi); Manual Transmission (6 complaints, avg 102 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 38,438 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Hyundai Accent include 21 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Hyundai Accent as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Hyundai Accent?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Accent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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