1999 Hyundai Accent
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 17 of 61 complaints (28%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 47 in 1998 to 61 in 1999.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | vs. 1999 Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,250–2,300 | 2,250–2,400 | 2,250–2,400 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–28 | 26–28 | 26–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 23–24 / 33 | 23–25 / 32–33 | 23–24 / 33–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 317–329 | 317–342 | 317–342 | |
| Complaints filed | 55 | 47 | 61 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 6 | 17 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 0 | 12 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1999 Hyundai Accent have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1999 Hyundai Accent?
Airbags & Restraints: 17 of 61 NHTSA complaints (28%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Hyundai Accent get?
EPA rates it 26–28 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1999 Hyundai Accent?
EPA estimates $2,250–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 23 mpg (low) | 33 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 (high) | 342 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 24 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,250 (low) | 317 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 17 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 99V178000 · Jul 14, 1999
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.
Consequence: SUCH SLIPPAGE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENT SURFACES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE, OR NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED, WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.