general problems of the 2000 Hyundai Accent

The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Accent. The contact was driving 60 mph and depressing the brake pedal when the vehicle began to decrease in speed yet there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms. The failure would occur sporadically and the contact would slightly depress the accelerator pedal to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local automotive facility where the contact was advised of a potential recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 01v346000- vehicle speed control) and to have the dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer verified that the vehicle was not included in the recall and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000 and the current mileage was 75,650. Updated 01/18/11 updated 03/02/11.

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 01v346000 concerning the vehicle speed control. This vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it was not included in the recall due to VIN. There was an accident as a result of the defect and the vehicle was totaled. A police report taken at the scene. The manufacturer has been contacted. Updated 01/06/06.

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.

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 sitting in the vehicle at a light engine began to rev up, as if it was going to take off. Consumer had to hold foot on the brake to avoid a sudden take off.