2002 Hyundai Accent Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Hyundai Accent, 3% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,900 miles. 1 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.
“On cold startup car stammers,hesitates and revs (sometimes shakes).loss of power while driving, engine runs loud,intermittently will not accelerate.car is 3 years old,only has 11000 miles,and has been left with dealer 3 times regarding this.fuel pressure regulator replaced and computer reset.service department still unable to resolve.”
NHTSA complaint #10122000, filed 2005-05, 10,000 miles“Horn has broken 3 times in the last 7 months. Clutch went at 11,000 miles. Windshield wipers broke at 11,000 miles. Rear brakes need to be taken apart and cleaned because of excessive dirt/road material getting into brakes. Gas mileage poor since 9,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10025574, filed 2003-07, 9,000 miles“Ignition switch failed intermittently, causing consumer to try to start the ignition numerous times. Dealership notified, but the problem was not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10049851, filed 2003-12, 17,800 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the alignment was off on the vehicle and she had to purchase new tires. She also smelled burning wires. The current mileage was 53,999 and failure mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10214406, filed 2008-01, 40,000 milesRelated 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).
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 2002 Hyundai Accent
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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