2002 Hyundai Accent Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Hyundai Accent, 9% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“Engine lifters tap loudly for anywhere for 2 mins or 20 miles depending on how long the car set. The lifters had been replaced once. Taken to dealer to have it checked out they says its fine but a friend of mine that also works there says they are boarder line and will need to be taken care of soon. Dealer will not replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10080630, filed 2004-07, 30,000 miles“The brake line erupted on the passenger's side while driving. The dealer was notified. The dealer replaced both front rotors and the brake pads within the first 14k miles and refused to check and lubricate both front caliper slides which caused the passenger side brake pad to completely wear down the metal. The passenger side caliper bracket rusted. There was also an engine noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10087075, filed 2004-08, 14,000 miles“The engine failed without warning at 22,000 miles. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information. A new engine was installed. Afterwards, the check engine light illuminated. As a result, the relay system was replaced. Cd, rear window and differential had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10048674, filed 2004-01, 22,000 miles“Ongoing rough idle, poor acceleration. Not sure if this problem is causing permanent damage to the vehicle, but the dealer, on three occasions is unable to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10156994, filed 2006-05, 38,701 miles“The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and caught fire. The fire trapped the driver inside, burning him to death. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10048641, filed 2003-11, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
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- 10015328Feb 1, 2005Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0130 (oxygen sensor malfunction); diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0503 (speed sensor malfunction; reverse to drive lurch while rolling backwards (on…
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 2002 Hyundai Accent
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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