Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Hyundai Accent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 134 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V167000 HYUNDAI/FMVSS 201/OCCUPANT PROTECTION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 17 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 12 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints
Of the 134 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 134 complaints, owners report 29 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Hyundai Accent's reliability is hindered by frequent power train and fuel system issues, supported by numerous complaints. Recurring airbag and brake concerns contribute to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$750 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Unusual transmission noises
- Poor fuel economy
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Hyundai Accent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.