Four problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2002 Hyundai Accent. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Hyundai Accent based on all problems reported for the 2002 Accent.
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle hit another vehicle and the driver front air bag deployed. The air bag deflated so fast it caused the driver to hit the steering wheel. The driver sustained minor injuries and a police report was filed at the scene. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted. Updated 7/18/2006 -.
I was driving 45 mph, drifted slightly on a curve, corrected left went right instead on a sandy decline braked and flipped twice. Neither of the two airbags went off. The car is total loss.
In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact.
Was driving 40mph and hit a large puddle of water in the road vehicle slid and did 360 degree turn. Hit a light pole, off center and then a fence. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Driver/ front and rear passengers suffered injuries. Had emergency room treatment.
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| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |