2000 Hyundai Accent GLS from North America - Comments

The paint on the front bumper has begun to flake off (the paint warranty ran out at 36,000 miles).

The transmission was skipping badly due to a faulty setting in the car's computer. This was fixed by the dealer under warranty.

The oil dipstick tube rusted completely through and allowed oil to spray onto my engine. This was fixed under warranty.

The entire engine and underbody of this car is rusting very badly.

The inside of the brake rotors are completely filled with rust, and will need to be replaced.

The spark plugs and wires needed to be replaced. This is normal maintenance for the plugs, but unusual for the wires.

I don't know what to think about all of this rusting. No one can give me an explanation for this. I do no unusual driving, and the winters in Ohio (were I live) are not that bad. I have never had a rusting problem with another car, so I am certain it is not something I have caused.

I am curious whether any other Hyundai owners are having this same problem. It is becoming quite a hassle to deal with the problems the rusting is causing.

In addition, the regular maintenance schedule is frequent. For example, I was required to have my transmission and coolant fluids changed at 30,000 miles (and spark plugs replaced) to maintain my warranty.

I have otherwise had a good experience with this car.

I need to talk to this person who provided this review. I am having the same rusting problems and wanted to see what you did. Please email me at dice@sssnet.com.

Your cars were probably sprayed with sea salt water on trip to america.

My friend has a Hyundai Accent. She recently purchased it new. The three year, 36,000 mile warranty on the paint was supposed to cover any problems with corrosion or flaking. As it turns out, the paint on the front bumper just started flaking. The car barely has any miles on it. She brought it in to the dealership and they told her that paint does that sometimes when there is a rock chip, and that it was normal wear and tear (i.e. not covered by the warranty). That is only true if the paint was bad to begin with. The paint should not flake a significant amount, even around a chip. Minor flaking could be expected, but not softball size. Beware of who you buy your car from.

The car wasn't sprayed with sea salt. The problem is a lack of maintenance. have the car oiled once a year. In the winter, spray the car off frequently to keep all the road salt the road crews put down from sticking on your car.