2003 Hyundai Accent Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,080miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Hyundai Accent, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,080 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.
“My 2003 hyundia Accent already had two failures of the emiision control system. The second failure only showed a check engine light for a few seconds then showed all systems normal agian. Each failure was found by different dealership but the same problem. The first time this happened the computer kept the check engine light on until the dealership repaired it but the second time the check engine light was on only for a few seconds, almost like the car was prgrammed to ignore the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10143457, filed 2005-11, 29,161 miles“The contact stated while driving 20 MPH on dry asphalt roads, the brake warning light illuminated constantly, followed closely by tightness in the steering. Shortly thereafter, the engine stalled and shut off. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer following the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10174081, filed 2006-11Related service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10030984Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit…
- 10015853Jun 1, 20052000-2004 1.5l & 1.6l accent p0130 (oxygen sensor) and p0530 (speed sensor).
- 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 2003 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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