2001 Hyundai Accent GS Hatchback
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- Photo: 2002 Hyundai Accent GL Sedan in Desert Sand, Front Right, 07-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Hyundai Accent 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Hyundai Accent L 3-door, rear 3.12.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Hyundai Accent GL Sedan in Desert Sand, Rear Left, 07-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ur 035 (ubt) by © 2012 by Tomasz Sienicki [user: tsca , mail: tomasz.sienicki at gmail.com], CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2001 Hyundai Accent GS Hatchback is a 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a manual 5-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,894 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Accent measures 166.7 inches long on a 96.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,280 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,894 ($18,157 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L inline-4 multi-point fuel injection |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 11 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13-in. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 13-in. steel |
| Tires Front | P175/70R13 |
| Tires Rear | P175/70R13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166.7 in |
| Width | 65.7 in |
| Height | 54.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,280 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2001 Hyundai Accent GS Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2001 Hyundai Accent 4-DR.).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Hyundai ACCENT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 25, 2002 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).
Consequence: AN OCCUPANT'S HEAD THAT CONTACTS THE A-PILLAR DURING A CRASH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RISK OF A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign 02V167000
Nov 6, 2001 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY THROTTLE OPENING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DURING EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (BELOW APPROXIMATELY -5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH HIGH HUMIDITY), MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES CAN FREEZE AND BLOCK THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AND HOSE. IF THE PCV HOSE FREEZES, COMBUSTION CHAMBER GASES ARE FORCED THROUGH THE BREATHER HOSE INTO THE AIR INTAKE HOSE AND THEN INTO THE THROTTLE BODY.
Consequence: MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES MAY FREEZE INSIDE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BODY IDLE SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE VALVE NOT CLOSING FULLY AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign 01V346000
126 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Hyundai ACCENT
Owner Complaints
126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Hyundai ACCENT (26 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 24 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Suspension | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Structure | 12 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.