Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Hyundai Accent owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Accent. Almost two months after the transmission was replaced on the vehicle, the engine failed to start. All of the indicators on the instrument panel were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and had the battery replaced; however, the failure persisted. She called the manager at the dealer where the transmission was replaced and was advised to make sure that the vehicle was fully in the park position. She placed the gear from park into drive and then back into the park gear. The engine was finally able to start. She believes this is a safety issue because she should not have to move her gears around numerous times to start the vehicle. The contact has an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.
I have a Hyundai Accent gl model 2000. The vehicle has run so far 44000 miles. I travel every day on freeway 405 for my work from northridge to culver city. This car has chronic power problems. Even when I press the gas, car does not pick up as expected. In other words, the car cannot be driven smoothly. I have reported this matter many time to Hyundai dealers and they do not seems to be serious in attending to this problem. They have informed me that this is the operational characteristic of this vehicle. As I am required to constantly apply pressure on the gas, I have developed pain in my legs and shoulders. It is stressful to concentrate on the free traffic with this problem in the vehicle. I request you to help me fixing this problem from the manufacturers. Thanks.
Changing gears when the gear shift let go . I had no more gears couldn't drive. Turns out the shifter rod goes into the transmission and is held in place with a shear pin. Shear pin broke I had to replace transmission pins are not supposed to break according to a Hyundai mechanic. But lately they have had a few vehicles with the same problem I think this should be a recall. It cost me 900 because of a pin that's not supposed to break. Thank you for listening . I hope you can do something about it. Thank you.
On my Hyundai Accent I have replaced the transmission three times and now it is about to be a forth time and I have only had it for a year and a half. The transmission will go up to 55-65 miles an hour and then wine really badly and then shake bad to. Third time to happen . I believe with the lemon laws they owe me a new car.
Initially, the shift would "get stuck" between first and second gear. They kept taking the car back, saying they were going to "look at it" or "we found a little part and fixed it"..this went on until they stated they put in a new transmission. When this did not help, they said they could no longer do anything because the problem could not "duplicated" for them. The problem continued for months. I came close to having an accident when I couldn't get into reverse one time, to get out of the way of traffic. I continued to stay in touch...they told me that they couldn't do anything, because they never could find the problem. They finally called me a couple of months ago and admitted that Hyundai had sent them some info about a problem with shifting in first and second gear, and that they could fix it. We took the car back. …
Re: [redacted]; 2000/ Hyundai/Accent failed auto transmission October 17, 2005: drove vehicle to denny hecker Dodge Hyundai at roseville, minnesota. Regular driver , reported transmission acting up, shifting erratically,downshift hard. Car jerk forward and check engine light on. Serviced October 17 at cost $ 560.97. In dealers invoice the following items were noted: "failed trans range switch; failed trans pulse generators;scan for codes=p0700 tr switch-short;p0722 output spd (pg-b)open/short. The same invoice reported the transmission fluid level and condition were poor". After 3 weeks while on interstate 90 trying to accelerate above 50 MPH daughter reports car strained but could not get into a higher gear. "check engine light on again. Same problems. Failure to accelerate for merging safety hazard .stopped driving vehicle. Took car to local garage for second opinion. …
In snow, icy or wet road conditions this unpredictable loss of RPM's and power train response makes car handling and control very difficult. We are aware of other complaints logged on auto forums in the USA and that is why we are reporting this to draw attention to a potentially much bigger problem. We have had this vehicle in for warranty repair 8 times over 10 months. They say they have never heard of this problem, yet there are other internet reports of the same problem. They say they cannot fix it, which means, difficult to control cars are on the road. We hope this helps the us consumers identify this problem in an import vehicle in your country.
My transmission has failed 7 times and replaced 4. It is still presently slipping. The factory rep. Was of no help however, the service department at college park have been extremely polite and understanding. Sam carlin, jim thomas, and jeff peleruzzi. Dispite all that has been done my car does not and has not run right. Might I say also that I got my oil change and because it was done improperly my engine blow in the middle of route 50. Hyundai needs to pay for my lose and suffering.
While driving 62 MPH vehicle started accelerating up to a speed of 85 MPH, and the brakes would not work. After a minute or two, vehicle slowed down really fast, and driver was able to put on the emergency brake and turn the vehicle off. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. The clutch broke and hit the transmission casing which cracked. Please provide any further information.
While traveling approximately 8 MPH in a parking lotvehicle lost power and would not accelerate. Vehicle had to be pushed into a parking space only to find the brake system was not functioning. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that transaxle assembly had failed and caused this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Transmission complaints in other Accent years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2000 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2000 Hyundai Accent, 30% of the model year's 92 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (14 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Hyundai Accent transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2000 Hyundai Accent, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Hyundai Accent transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 28,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.