Three problems related to hood latch have been reported for the 2000 Hyundai Accent. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Hyundai Accent based on all problems reported for the 2000 Accent.
The consumer was checking the oil under the hood when the hood fell down onto his head. No injuries were reported. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the vehicle was not longer under warranty.
Hood latch failed as car was traveling on a major us interstate at approximatel 55 mph. The hood came open, ,causing the driver to lose control of the car and hit 2 concrete barriers. The car was totaled. Thankfully, no one was injured.
The main hood latch failed while the car was traveling at approximately 45mph. The secondary latch also failed (the spring holding the latch in place was never engaged) and the hood blew open, folded back and smashed through the windshield. Neither the driver or the two passengers were injured, however both the driver and the front seat passenger were showered with glass. Police did respond to the scene and determined that it was the latch system that failed. The hood has not been opened except by the dealer when the car was purchased.