1997 Hyundai Accent power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Hyundai Accent — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car was returned to hyundai under warranty in january 2002. Reported to have a bad torque converter and starter. Both replaced under warranty. Last week car wouldnt start again. Our mechanic diagnosed same problem. Was told that if car had been properly diagnosed as having extensive transmission…”
filed Apr 3, 2003
“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will heavily jerk and then the engine light will come on and will stay on the remainder of the time vehicle is being operated. Dealer notified. Nlm”
filed Sep 24, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâ  s ownerâ  s manual. ï · Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ï · Use…
21-AT-006H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2021
Power Train problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Accent | 6 | 9% |
| 2016 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Accent | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Accent | 12 | 9% |
| 2012 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Accent | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Accent | 13 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.