2002 Hyundai Accent Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Hyundai Accent, 9% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 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 motor over-accelerates even when the gas pedal is not pressed. This once caused my vehicle to move forward from a stopped position without my pressing the accelerator. It was a very dangerous situation considering the fact that I was at a stop light. * cb”
NHTSA complaint #10054245, filed 2004-01, 33,000 miles“While backing out in reverse, the consumer applied the brakes and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. There was no incident to report. The dealer replaced the sensor assembly. When the vehicle accelerated on its own, the consumer applied the brakes which almost caused her to hit her father. When the vehicle started to rev, it was in park, then the consumer turned off the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10040281, filed 2003-12, 18,000 miles“While attempting to merge with traffic at 50 MPH consumer depressed the accelerator which became stuck, and the vehicle did not respond. Engine revved, but there was no acceleration. Vehicle was nearly rear ended on three occasions. This vehicle had three transmissions replaced since 7-2-2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10083640, filed 2004-07, 9,287 miles“While driving on the road vehicle will not go to full speed unless the consumer placed the accerlator pedal totally down on the floor. Dealer had not been able to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10113293, filed 2005-03, 497 miles“The vehicle accelerates on its own and stalling on highways. Cause unknown. Tune up and all other attempts to resolve with no improvement in condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10083000, filed 2004-07, 35,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 | 18 | 12% |
| 2011 | 5 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Hyundai Accent
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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