2000 Hyundai Accent Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Hyundai Accent, 3% of the 92 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.
“The consumer was checking the oil under the hood when the hood fell down onto his head. No injuries were reported. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the vehicle was not longer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10073583, filed 2004-06“Hood latch failed as car was traveling on a major us interstate at approximatel 55 MPH. The hood came open, ,causing the driver to lose control of the car and hit 2 concrete barriers. The car was totaled. Thankfully, no one was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #756984, filed 2002-01“The main hood latch failed while the car was traveling at approximately 45mph. The secondary latch also failed (the spring holding the latch in place was never engaged) and the hood blew open, folded back and smashed through the windshield. Neither the driver or the two passengers were injured, however both the driver and the front seat passenger were showered with glass. Police did respond to the scene and determined that it was the latch system that failed. The hood has not been opened except by the dealer when the car was purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #722598, filed 2000-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Hyundai Accent
28 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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