Major Problems with Hyundai Accent - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Hyundai Accent model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the Accent. Older Accent vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Hyundai Accent Problems

STEERING
2002 Hyundai Accent March 1, 2004 Victims: 6

Going down a hill, my niece suddenly could not steer her vehicle, resulting in 3 teenage deaths, and 3 serious injuries. upon inspection of the vehicle, the front axle had a clean break in it.the driver's side tire was also mangled. the vehicle was totalled.

FRONTAL
2002 Hyundai Accent February 17, 2005 Victims: 5 Mileage: 43400 miles

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. *jb

FRONTAL
2002 Hyundai Accent March 2, 2002 Victims: 4

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.*ak

What is the most common problem with Hyundai Accent?

Overall the worst problem with Hyundai Accent relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Accent years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 217 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 91 SERVICE BRAKES 77 ENGINE 73 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 71 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 69 FRONTAL 66 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 65 VISIBILITY/WIPER 63 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 62 POWER TRAIN 49 STEERING 46 SUSPENSION 40 BODY 36 VISIBILITY 29 TIRES 28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26 WHEELS 23 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 23 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 22 SEATS 15 SEAT BELTS 13 ENGINE 12 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 12 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 11 GASOLINE 10 STRUCTURE 9 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 9 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 9 FRONT 8 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 8 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 8 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 7 SIDE/WINDOW 7 WINDSHIELD 6 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 6 SWITCH 6 FRAME AND MEMBERS 6 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 5 DRUM 5 RETRACTOR 5 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 5 BRAKE LIGHTS 5 LATCH 5 DOOR 4 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 4 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 4 IGNITION 4 PADS 4 ANCHORAGE 4 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 4 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 4 EQUIPMENT 3 WIRING 3 FUEL PUMP 3 ROTOR 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 COOLING SYSTEM 3 LATCH 3 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 SWITCH 3 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 SIDEWALL 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 3 WHEEL BEARING 3 REAR WINDOW 3 HORN 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 3 DELIVERY 2 DRIVESHAFT 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 DISC 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 MECHANICAL 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 TREAD/BELT 2 CHILD SEAT 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 LINKAGES 2 TURN SIGNAL 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 LOWER ARM 2 FRONT 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 REAR/OTHER 1 HEATER CORE 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 SWITCH 1 MODULE 1 WEBBING 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 REAR 1 ARM 1 STORAGE 1 LAMP 1 RACK AND PINION 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 DRUM 1 SWITCH 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 LOCK 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 COLUMN 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 BEAD 1 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 1 HUB 1 DELIVERY 1 ANTILOCK 1 SPINDLE 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 CONVERTIBLE 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 MARKINGS 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1
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