1998 Hyundai Accent Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Hyundai Accent, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Intermittently while driving engine check light comes on . Vehicle reduces in speed with a very hard jolt. This all happens within 2-3 seconds. Right afterwards, the light goes off, and t vehicle goes back to normal again. Problem has been reported to the dealership. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #856289, filed 2000-02“After driving for a while engine check light would come on and remain. It then, went out but would come back on. Have taken vehicle to dealership at least 8 or more times for engine check problem, each time mechanic replaced a different component.”
NHTSA complaint #889593, filed 2001-06“While driving transmission would keep slipping. Also, engine would keep revving. Rpms would go up while at a stop light/sign or when taking off from a stand still. Vehicle would also hesitate. Engine check light would keep coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #853826, filed 1999-12“Purchased the vehicle in june, 1998. From date of purchase, engine check sensor would come on and stay on for a while. Sometimes the mechanic found a problem and fixed it and turned off the light; sometimes he told me it was a faulty sensor; sometimes he was unable to determine what was causing the light to come on. Latest incident occurred on may 15, 2001, when the engine check light came on once again. The vehicle had just been to the dealership b/c the check engine light was on and they'd replaced the pulse generator. …”
NHTSA complaint #745773, filed 2001-05“While driving on expressway vehicle shut off. Oil light and engine check light came on. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #884719, filed 2001-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 24% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 16 | 24% |
| 2016 | 18 | 17% |
| 2015 | 9 | 13% |
| 2014 | 7 | 9% |
| 2013 | 17 | 12% |
| 2012 | 20 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 | 6 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 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.
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