Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Hyundai Accent

13 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2001 Hyundai Accent. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Hyundai Accent based on all problems reported for the 2001 Accent.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2009

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the rear window defroster was engaged and when he shut off the defroster, there was a loud explosion sound. The contact then noticed that there was a large hole in the rear window with small web0like fractures surrounding the hole. The window then disintegrated and fell in the rear seat of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitant to engage. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was 15,955.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2005

Car would not reverse, and jerks when shifting from 2-3rd gear. Contacted dealer and was told transmission is completely shot, and must be replaced, at a cost of $2500. Found that when shifting from reverse to drive prior car would jolt.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2004

2001 Hyundai/4dr sdn/accent/26777miles,demo from the dealership in phx az. ,the transmission went out. Dealership, in nashville TN, fixed but it still slips. And I was out of transportation for 3 days.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2003

Car has sudden jerks changing gears and doesn't seem to have enough power trying to get past 40mph. Has been to the dealer 4 times in 2 weeks. The problem seems to be happening intermittenly.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2003

I have a 2001 Hyundai Accent gl 1. 6l engine the pulse generator switch has broken 4 times already each time I take it to the dealership they tell me that they don't know why it keeps breaking and that there isn't anything wrong one time the transmission switch broke, the engine light comes on and goes out, the car has been poorly accelerating and slowing down while I am on the high way, accelerating crazily and using up more gas than normal, it has made sudden jerks when I accelerate at traffic lights or has stalled for a few seconds when I press the accelerator pedal the car doesn't seem to have enough power and the problem is solved for about 24 hours after I take it into the dealer then its back to the same routine. Lately I have been hearing a ticking coming from the engine.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2003

Vehicle would accelerate making it difficult to decelerate. Dealer has been notified. Ph.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2002

I bought a 2001 Hyundai in 2001 and since I had it. It has 1 new brake I new transmission molding has fallen off of it couldn't really tell what else has gone wrong with it. It has been in the shop numerous of times and the transmission problem still persist. I have to pay for rental cars take off work and other time wasting things. I am really discouraged about owning such a piece of junk. What do I do?.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2002

Dealer fixed wheel bearings at no charge in 1 day. Dealer replacing transmission by end of the week - no loaner or rental car available; I have to rent a car. Service rep. Complained about car being our of warranty; I reminded her car was bought may 11. Do I have a lemon? are my kids safe in it? I'm very displeased with dealer about this.

9 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2002

Since we bought the car, it has been to the dealership repair shop 5 times, for the same problem. The car begins to have problems shifting gears, it loses power, as not going higher than 20-30 miles. When the gas pedal is applied, the car gets stuck for several seconds before it jerks and begins to run again. Everytime we take it in they repair the pulse generator. The pulse generator has been changes two time in the last three months alone (June, August), and now its ready to go back into the shop again. It is getting worse, it is becoming a safety issue because it gets stuck anywhere, and can get hit from behind, or get into an accident when it stops in the middle of a cross section.

10 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2001

Transmission shifts down intermittently while driving at any speed, dealer has replaced a sensor 5 times. Please add further details.

11 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

The vehicle doesn't go over 20 mph and sometimes it won't shift above first gear due to power transmission problem. The dealer replaced the transmission, but the problem still exists.

12 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2001

Transmission was completely gone. Vehicle was jumping from drive to neutral, and revving 200 rpms by itself. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there was nothing they could do.

13 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2001

Vehicle would jerk intermittently while coasting. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and informed consumerthat they cannot duplicate problem. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.


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