The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Accent. Almost two months after the transmission was replaced on the vehicle, the engine failed to start. All of the indicators on the instrument panel were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and had the battery replaced; however, the failure persisted. She called the manager at the dealer where the transmission was replaced and was advised to make sure that the vehicle was fully in the park position. She placed the gear from park into drive and then back into the park gear. The engine was finally able to start. She believes this is a safety issue because she should not have to move her gears around numerous times to start the vehicle. The contact has an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.

- Struthers, OH, USA

I have a Hyundai Accent gl model 2000. The vehicle has run so far 44000 miles. I travel every day on freeway 405 for my work from northridge to culver city. This car has chronic power problems. Even when I press the gas, car does not pick up as expected. In other words, the car cannot be driven smoothly. I have reported this matter many time to Hyundai dealers and they do not seems to be serious in attending to this problem. They have informed me that this is the operational characteristic of this vehicle. As I am required to constantly apply pressure on the gas, I have developed pain in my legs and shoulders. It is stressful to concentrate on the free traffic with this problem in the vehicle. I request you to help me fixing this problem from the manufacturers. Thanks.

- Northridge, CA, USA