1998 Hyundai Accent Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 23%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Hyundai Accent, 23% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On your web site I found out there is a recall on my car(fuel tank)if my mechanic fix it will the manufacture reimburse me. It is a emergency because it leaks out now.”
NHTSA complaint #10572585, filed 2014-03, 178,543 miles“A recall notice was received, after taking the vehicle to the dealer for the fuel filter cap replacement, the dealer refused to replace the fuel filter cap since there was no crack in the fuel tank. The manufacture refused to cooperate.”
NHTSA complaint #10089293, filed 2004-08, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Hyundai Accent. The contact smelled a strong odor of raw gasoline in her vehicle. She took the vehicle to the mechanic and they stated that the gasoline fuel system storage tank assembly was cracked. The contact was informed that the defect was on recall. The manufacturer stated that the previous owners had the recall already repaired; therefore, they would not repair the vehicle. The contact believes that if the vehicle is experiencing the same failure as before, then it was previously repaired with a defected part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223786, filed 2008-04, 100,000 miles“Nhtsa recall 00v314001 fuel tank; eastridge auto plex in casper wy., the consumer was asked to make 2 trips, one trip for inspecting the fuel tank and if it needs to be replaced at which time it would be ordered. The owner would have to reschedule another appointment and bring the vehicle back. The recall letter does not state this as procedure.”
NHTSA complaint #8019479, filed 2002-09“Prior to the recall, consumer stated that the check engine light would illuminate, the fuel filter cap was replaced, however the problem still existed, consumer stated that each time the vehicle was tesed the same code would appear, consumer believes that this same problem is having to do with the recall which seems that what ever the dealer is doing is not correcting the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #564484, filed 2002-02Related recalls
- 00V314001Oct 2, 2000Vehicle description: accent gt model vehicles equipped with dohc engines manufactured from december 19, 1996 through june 30, 1997; 1998 accent model vehicles…Covers: Hyundai Accent 1998, Sonata 1997–1998, Accent GT 1997
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 25 | 19% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 11 | 23% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology