2002 Hyundai Accent fuel system, gasoline problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Hyundai Accent — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2002 hyundai accent "clicks off" repeatedly when attempting to refuel the vehicle. Gasoline pools in the chamber between the fuel door and the gas tank causing a serious hazard. Fuel smells are frequently observed within the car after fueling and for a period of days afterward. The "check…”
filed Oct 24, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns 2002 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while refueling the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the fuel pump and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did…”
filed Aug 23, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Accent | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Accent | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 Accent | 3 | 8% |
| 2001 Accent | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 Accent | 5 | 8% |
| 1998 Accent | 11 | 23% |
| 1997 Accent | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 Accent | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.