Issue ID | 312516 |
Internal NHTSA # | 748895 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ACCENT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 29/06/24 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This was a program car. I have had the same problems repeatedly with this car. About 6 months after i bought it, it started using oil. They rebuilt the head. Then about 8 months or so later it started using oil again, this time they "said" they put on a new head. However, i dont believe that because, now 8 months later it is once again using oil. Also, i can be going down the highway at about 60 mph and the engine will "hiccup" and jerk really hard and the check engine light will come on for about 2-3 seconds. I have reported this several times and they find nothing wrong. I have also been reporting to the dealer, that i hear a ticking noise coming from the engine. It sounds like the engine is not getting any oil. But, they just tell me that i am hearing things. I am paying for this lemon with my hard earned money. I have tried to get them to let me trade it back to them and buy a brand new car, but they insist that nothing is wrong with mine. I have also contacted consumer affairs, they told me they couldn't get involved. That it was between me and the dealer. I need help!!! Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAKE CITY, AR |
VIN pattern | KMHVF24N8WUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/02/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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