1996 Hyundai Accent problems
Owners have filed 142 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 19% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 17.6%.
Complaints142
Crashes18
Fires2
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 19.0% · 27
Power train 17.6% · 25
Air bags 15.5% · 22
Visibility 8.5% · 12
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.9% · 7
Tires 4.9% · 7
Structure 4.9% · 7
Latches/locks/linkages 3.5% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Hyundai Accent in this data, 1996 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2012 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 20 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 98,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The consumer received recall letter for front coil springs. Since receiving recall letter, the parts have been unavailable. When consumer went to get vehicle serviced, the dealership told him that they had the parts, and consumer needed to get oil change along with routine check-up. After finishing with the routine check-up, dealer told the consumer that he didn't have parts. Suspension
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #02v341000 lower control arm, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *Jb the vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #02v341000 lower control arm, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Consumer included receipt from previous repairs. Suspension · reported at 58,000 miles
Dealership refused to perform the recall 02v341000 repairs for the lower control arm. They indicated that the part did not need to be replaced. Within 2500 miles of the dealership inspection the recall defect occurred. Both lower ball joints needed to be replaced. One ball joint rusted through, and the other had developed a fracture. Suspension · reported at 190,300 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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