2001 Hyundai Accent Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,466miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,466 miles.
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.
“Alternator pulley not aligned with crank pulley. Tried shimming, tightening and nothing works. Causes belt to slip off and car to overheat. Car overheated and warped head and collapsed piston rings. Engine is available.”
NHTSA complaint #10131993, filed 2005-08, 125,466 miles“When at a stop, and brake applied, vehicle will surge and engine will rev. Vehicle will also accelerate on its own and buck while driving. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, the pulse generator was replaced twice. Also the battery was replaced, also a tire blew out.”
NHTSA complaint #8017962, filed 2002-09“The vehicle idled rough. The dealer was contacted and the pulse generator was replaced. The consumer picked up the vehicle and still experienced the same problem. The vehicle has been to the shop on different occasions with no results. Ts scc”
NHTSA complaint #10004370, filed 2003-01“Engine check light keeps coming on, 3 times it stayed on, and once every week it flickered. . Dealer has replaced fuelpump, spark plugs and spark plug wire. Dealer has not been able to remedy. Told consumer not to worry about it.”
NHTSA complaint #883997, filed 2001-03“Vehicle had a decrease in acceleration. Consumer later received recall 01v346002 for pcv kit. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced pcv kit. Problem is still occurring. . *akconsumer has experienced a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released. Consumer has taken vehicle in several times prior to the recall. There is a loud grinding noise heard resulting in brake dust on the rims. The vehicle remains sluggish in acceleration. Consumer was informed to keep the vehicle in over drive and it would eliminate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #8015285, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10015853Jun 1, 20052000-2004 1.5l & 1.6l accent p0130 (oxygen sensor) and p0530 (speed sensor).
- 10014315Aug 1, 2004Replacement cigarette lighter.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 35% |
| 2021 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 13% |
| 2016 | 26 | 25% |
| 2015 | 10 | 14% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 | 24 | 16% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 12 | 14% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 9% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 17% |
| 1997 | 6 | 11% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Accent
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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