1999 Hyundai Accent Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 25%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Hyundai Accent, 25% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1999 Hyundai Accent gl and began experiencing trouble with transmission. I searched on internet and discovered that there was a recall on transmission pertaining to the same trouble I am having with mine. I called the Hyundai motor consumer affairs and they refuse to honor recall. I would appreciate info to help me exercise my rights to what I am entitled to.”
NHTSA complaint #10137105, filed 2005-09, 91,000 miles“I noticed when I got my car that is did not have good acceleration, but I figured that it was just because it only had 85 horse power it is a 99 Hyundai Accent. It also hitched when you would go to step on the gas. As time went on it worsened. Then one day without any warning I went to back up and I heard a huge thunking noise. I had lost reverse in my transmission and it did not shift well into first or second would not shift into 3rd or over drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159139, filed 2006-06, 110,736 miles“We own a 1999 Hyundai Accent. Bought brand new from dealership. Have had numerous problems with car, currently transmission problems. Have taken car to dealership, problem supposedly not under warranty, but charged us numerous times. Got on internet and found numerous recalls on this make of car. We have never received a recall notice regarding any of the problems. Would like to know how to go about obtaining these recalls, should be free from car company, and how to get this car repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091360, filed 2004-09, 85,000 miles“The vehicle is a 1999 Hyundai Accent and I purchased it new. On july 2, 2004 I got in my car and turned it on. When I tried to put the car in reverse it would not move. The gear shift is stuck in 'park' and will not move unless the override switch is depressed. A technical service bulletin was issued by Hyundai for this exact issue (#99-40-017), so they already know that the problem exists. But, the dealerships I contacted in my area will not fix the problem because my car has a little over 80,000 miles and is no longer under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080397, filed 2004-07, 80,000 miles“In march of 2004 the transmission in my car, a 99 Hyundai Accent, started slipping. I took it into the dealership, sycamore chevrolet in terre haute, indiana, which I bought the car to be serviced since it was still under warrenty. They charged me $350 for parts and labor, after I told them that if the problem wasnt warrenty not to do anything since I had no money at the time. They told me they changed the 2nd gear belt, a clutch sensor, and the transmission filter and fluid because the seal holding it together was bad. 2 weeks later I take it back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091295, filed 2004-09, 97,200 milesRelated recalls
- 99V178000Jul 7, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals do not remain…Covers: Hyundai Accent 1999, Elantra 1999, Tiburon 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10196546May 21, 2021Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâÂÂs ownerâÂÂs manual. ï· Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or…
- 10174807Apr 17, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 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…
- 10020913Dec 1, 2006Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble code (dtc) list.
- 10018890Nov 1, 2005Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 10015733Feb 1, 2005Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 6 | 9% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 12 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 13 | 27% |
| 2004 | 5 | 15% |
| 2003 | 7 | 19% |
| 2002 | 24 | 18% |
| 2001 | 21 | 19% |
| 2000 | 28 | 30% |
| 1999 | 15 | 25% |
| 1998 | 8 | 17% |
| 1997 | 13 | 24% |
| 1996 | 22 | 22% |
| 1995 | 16 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Hyundai Accent
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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