Electrical System Related Problems of the 2002 Hyundai Accent

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Hyundai Accent. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition switch (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Hyundai Accent


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2002 Hyundai Accent

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

On cold startup car stammers,hesitates and revs (sometimes shakes). Loss of power while driving, engine runs loud,intermittently will not accelerate. Car is 3 years old,only has 11000 miles,and has been left with dealer 3 times regarding this. Fuel pressure regulator replaced and computer reset.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

Ignition switch failed intermittently, causing consumer to try to start the ignition numerous times. Dealership notified, but the problem was not resolved.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the alignment was off on the vehicle and she had to purchase new tires. She also smelled burning wires. The current mileage was 53,999 and failure mileage was 40,000.   Read details...


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