Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-09-AT-01307/01/200910030984Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). an improperly adjusted or improperly op12/29/2009
023602912/01/200210000709Obd-ii readiness test drive cycle. *tt03/27/2003
993601007/01/1999607524Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor replacement procedure. *tt09/24/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
01099909/01/1999607897Information regarding exhuast resonator ringing noise. *tt10/15/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
03/18/2011103/08/2011
 1999 hyundai accent. consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire while driving *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire ten days after purchasing it. the consumer stated her daughter was sitting at a red light, when all of a sudden, the vehicle started smoking. when the light turned green, the vehicle would not move and it shut off. the vehicle was a total loss. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
01/01/2000
 There is no high beam, and they are unbalanced and yellow beam/ white, and they are switching on and off intermittently. also, vehicle overheats. dealership is aware of the problem.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/20/1999
 Engine losing two quarts of oil per month. vehicle been inspected by dealer shop on four occasions, and nothing could be found. can nhtsa help in this matter, and provide additional information on this matter. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
1309/01/2001
 Consumer called complaining about having problems with the engines check light on the dashboard. the catalytic converter was replaced twice and the o2 sensors were replaced 13 times. the manufacturer was contacted and urged the consumer to call nhtsa's hotline. dealer had been working with consumer, but she did not feel that this vehicle was safe at all. *ak *ph *nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
01/25/2005334681
 The exhaust system has a leak from the catalytic converter, which was discovered during state inspection.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
 Vehicle was serviced on engine manifold. a couple days later, while at a stop light, vehicle caught on fire without warning dealer has been notified.*ak