1999 Hyundai Accent Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,468miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Hyundai Accent, 10% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,468 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“1999 Hyundai Accent. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire while driving the consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire ten days after purchasing it. The consumer stated her daughter was sitting at a red light, when all of a sudden, the vehicle started smoking. When the light turned green, the vehicle would not move and it shut off. The vehicle was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10461613, filed 2012-06“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engines check light on the dashboard. The catalytic converter was replaced twice and the o2 sensors were replaced 13 times. The manufacturer was contacted and urged the consumer to call NHTSA's hotline. Dealer had been working with consumer, but she did not feel that this vehicle was safe at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10038564, filed 2003-10“Engine losing two quarts of oil per month. Vehicle been inspected by dealer shop on four occasions, and nothing could be found. Can NHTSA help in this matter, and provide additional information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #844724, filed 1999-08“There is no high beam, and they are unbalanced and yellow beam/ white, and they are switching on and off intermittently. Also, vehicle overheats. Dealership is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #871871, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10030984Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 15 | 32% |
| 1997 | 15 | 27% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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