Complaints
148
Crashes
28
Fires
10
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:52,296 mi
Crash-related:15
Fires:1
#216 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:42,416 mi
#311 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:15,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 | 15 | 1 | 52,296 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | — | — | 42,416 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 102,058 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | 1 | — | 64,550 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
17
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,296
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,416
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,058
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,550
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Hyundai Accent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Hyundai Accent has 148 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (17 complaints, avg 52,296 mi); Automatic Transmission (16 complaints, avg 42,416 mi); Unintended Acceleration (11 complaints, avg 15,000 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 2001 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,628 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Accent include 28 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 22 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 2001 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Hyundai Accent?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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