2002 Hyundai Accent: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Accent years.
144 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Accent?The 2002 Hyundai Accent has 144 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and fuel system.
Safety record for the 2002 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Hyundai Accent vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Accent years only. How we score it
Is 2002 a good year for the Accent?
Across the 26 Accent model years we track, complaint volume runs from 12 (2020) to 276 (2013). With 144 complaints, the 2002 Accent sits above the model's median of 88.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2002 Accent
structure:frame and members
Campaign 02V167000CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, maintenance history, and purchase price.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Accent. See the full Accent owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Accent listings typically run $7,298–$11,438 across 2012 to 2022 model years.
Other Accent model years
Compare every Accent year side by side to see how 2002 ranks against the rest.
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