Complaints
142
Crashes
18
Fires
2
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:15
Fires:2
#217 complaints
Automatic Transmission
#310 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Avg mileage:107,173 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 18 | 15 | 2 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 10 | — | — | 107,173 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 5 | 1 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
18
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,173
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Hyundai Accent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1996 Hyundai Accent has 142 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (18 complaints); Automatic Transmission (17 complaints); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm (10 complaints, avg 107,173 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 108,087 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Hyundai Accent include 18 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Hyundai Accent as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Hyundai Accent?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Accent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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