2001 Hyundai Accent review from North America

Power Steering Fluid Leak 65,000

Water Pump Failed at 69,000

Transmission shifts poorly and sticks at 70,000.

I have owned this 2001 Accent for only 5 months, and have experienced many problems already.

The problems started almost immediately with a power steering fluid leak, which my mechanic said would cost $800 to fix.

Soon after, the engine started making loud rattling noises. It turned out that the water pump needed to be replaced. The cost was roughly $700.

Now, the transmission sticks between first, second, and third gear. This is a safety issue, because the car doesn't accelerate like it needs to in traffic. I don't have an estimate for the transmission yet, but I am bracing myself for the impact.

I bought the used 2001 Accent for a good price of $4000 this year. But after all of the repairs that I will need, this car will end up costing me much more.

Finally, I want to mention that I purchased the Accent to save on gas, since it is a little car. So far, gas mileage has been terrible too. I should have paid a little more and purchased a quality car.