Engine
1.8L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 92 of 115 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Power train
34 complaint records
"IF THE DRIVERS FOOT ACCIDENTLY SLIPS OFF OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL, THE CLUTCH IS TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE UNTIL IT'S PUMPED NUMEROUS TIMES...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
28 complaint records1 crash report
"WHILE DRIVING ENGINIE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS TO DEALER FOR STALLING PROBLEM. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Air bags
21 complaint records14 crash reports
"AIR BAGS. DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH WHEN VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME, HIT HEAD-ON AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQ00003 opened Feb 2000 | OPEN | Fuel System, Gasoline | FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN 36 - led to recall 99V001000 There is no summary currently available |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V095002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. | Normally free |
| 00V095001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS CAN APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. | Normally free |
| 97V026000 | Visibility | THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000063 2000-03-09 | Fuel System | 12,654 | On certain vehicles, if excessive vacuum is applied to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle, fuel tank distortion may result. After repeated exposure to the excessive vacuum, a stress crack may develop on the upper tank surface. |
| 1997045 1997-03-10 | Visual System | 14,087 | THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH SOLDERING FLUX. THIS CONTAMINATION COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AND PREVENT THE WIPER MOTOR FROM OPERATING. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-BD-002H Jan 2023 | Visibility | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 21-AT-006H May 2021 | Power Train | Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâÂÂs ownerâÂÂs manual. ï· Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. | |
| 21-EM-004H Mar 2021 | Equipment | This 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 determine next required steps. | |
| 21-BR-002H Mar 2021 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. | |
| 21-EM-003H Mar 2021 | Equipment | This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-BR-002H Nov 2020 | Service Brakes | This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. | |
| 20-SS-004H Nov 2020 | Tires | This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. | |
| 20-BD-014H Jul 2020 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 20-SS-002H(1) May 2020 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. | |
| 20-BD-007H-1 May 2020 | Equipment | This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products. | |
| 20-EE-003H Apr 2020 | Equipment | This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. | |
| 20-AT-016H Apr 2020 | Equipment | The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: | |
| 20-BD-007H Mar 2020 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products. | |
| 20-SS-001H Feb 2020 | Suspension | This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years. | |
| 20-BE-001H Jan 2020 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. | |
| 19-BE-011H-1 Nov 2019 | Lane Departure | The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. | |
| 19-GI-006H Oct 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number. | |
| 5NP-S9D9P-10 Sep 2016 | Power Train | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT). | |
| 0540018 Nov 2005 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT | |
| 151 Feb 2005 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT | |
| 0340007 Mar 2004 | Power Train | ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ | |
| 0340022 Dec 2003 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT | |
| 135 Sep 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OXYGEN SENSORS. *SC | |
| 0236028 Dec 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT | |
| 0240016 Jun 2002 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKING FROM OIL PAN GASKET. *JG | |
| 0290009 Jun 2002 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG | |
| 0240010 Mar 2002 | Power Train | SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH | |
| 0240012 Mar 2002 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH | |
| 0250002 Jan 2002 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER RATTLE NOISE REPAIR KIT. *TT | |
| 01400061 Dec 2001 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG | |
| 010101 Jan 2001 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT | |
| 0040005 May 2000 | Power Train | SOME TRANSAXLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 05/15/99 MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK IN THE BELLHOUSING BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT | |
| 0001004 Apr 2000 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK PRESSURE CHECK CAMPAIGN 037 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE VACUUM FORMATION IN THE FUEL TANK. *ET | |
| 9936010 Jul 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 9940008 May 1999 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT | |
| 9940005 May 1999 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING DOUBLE CONE SYNCHRONIZER. *TT | |
| 9940004 Apr 1999 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT | |
| 9940002 Mar 1999 | Power Train | VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT | |
| 9980002 Feb 1999 | Structure | PROCEDURES ON REPLACING DAMAGED DRIP RAIL WEATHERSTRIP. *TT | |
| 9840013 Dec 1998 | Power Train | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO IMPROVED 2-1 DOWNSHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC | |
| 9840007 Sep 1998 | Power Train | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY. *YC | |
| 9850002 Aug 1998 | Service Brakes | SPECIFICATION ON REAR BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS. *YC | |
| 9807-9820005 Jul 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC | |
| 9807-9820004 Jul 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SPECIFICATIONS ON CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE. *YC | |
| 9809006 Jun 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC | |
| 9809002 Mar 1998 | Electrical System | REMOVAL PROCEDURES ON HDS CABLE CONNECTOR COVER-END. *TT | |
| 9890005 Mar 1998 | Air Bags | SUBJECT ON AIRBAG REPAIR KIT PART NUMBERS. *TT | |
| 9820001 Feb 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | A PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BLOCK HEATER. *YC | |
| 9880001 Jan 1998 | Visibility | INFORMATION ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *YC | |
| 9897001 Jan 1998 | Equipment | ROUTING PROCEDURE ON TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE. *YC | |
| 97110160007 Nov 1997 | Structure | INFORMATION ON TORSION BARS, GAS STRUTS AND CHMSL. *YC | |
| 97110199004 Nov 1997 | Structure | VARIOUS INFORMATION ON PROPER CARE FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS AND CORRECTIVE STEPS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. *YC | |
| 97100140032 Oct 1997 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING END CLUTCH RETAINER AND CLUTCH PLATE MODIFICATION. *YC | |
| 97100197003 Oct 1997 | Equipment | GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER CHANGE. *YC | |
| 97080140026 Aug 1997 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON A NEW DOUBLE CONE SYNCHRONIZER. *YC | |
| 97040012 May 1997 | Power Train | MANUAL TRANSAXLE POPPET VALVE DESIGN CHANGE. *TW | |
| 9701998 Mar 1997 | Visibility | RECALL 97V-026 - THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR THERMAL SWITCH CIRCUIT CONTACT POINTS MUST BE CLEANED ON CERTAIN HYUNDAI VEHICLES WHICH FALL INTO THE FOLLOWING PRODUTION RANGES TO CORRECT A POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION OF WIPER OPERATION- A WIPER MOTOR SERVICE KIT (PART... | |
| 9740006 Mar 1997 | Power Train | MANUAL TRANSAXLE AIR BREATHER MODIFICATION. *JD | |
| 9790002 Feb 1997 | Power Train | ATM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR UPSHIFT DELAY DURING CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION. *TW | |
| 9790005 Feb 1997 | Equipment | AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *TW |
Showing 60 of 64 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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