2002 Hyundai Accent review from North America
"This car SUCKS!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I own a 2002 Accent which I bought about 3 and a half years ago or so, used. Right off the lot the Transmission blew. Then the acceleration problems started. More recently I had to get my spark plug coil package replaced due to the CEL light coming on. I had to get this done 3 times before the dealership told me I needed a new computer in my car. This is going to cost me about 1000.00 on top of the 400.00 I already put into the spark plug issues. So now I have the CEL flashing at me constantly till I get that done. Also, after replacing all of my belts at 60,000 miles as recommended, they do nothing, but whine and screech now. My breaks have been replaced 3 times and it still makes me uncomfortable because the pedal still goes all the way to the floor, one day I'm going to slam into the back of someone. I still owe about 3,000 on the car (yes, I got screwed), but I'm looking to get a new one because I'm irritated and feel unsafe. Off to Honda I go.
General comments?
I will never again buy a Hyundai.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2007 |