1998 Hyundai Accent engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Hyundai Accent — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have been to the dealer for recall and regular maintenance and each time I would state how the vehicle would stall, the check engine light comes on, the car jerks and then it resumes normally as if nothing ever happened. I have noticed numerous people have complained of the same issue and their…”
filed Apr 4, 2004
“The starter was replaced six times, the transmission, front brakes, outer tie rods and the engine were all replaced. *ts *jb”
filed Apr 4, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Follow 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 sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to…
21-EM-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Accent | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Accent | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Accent | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Accent | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 Accent | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 Accent | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Accent | 12 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.