Complaints
40
Crashes
12
Fires
3
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:41,250 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:1
#24 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:11,511 mi
#33 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:47,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 5 | 1 | 41,250 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 11,511 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | 47,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 39,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 78,034 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 23,316 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | 5,700 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 71,069 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 1 | — | 10,020 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 67,505 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 2,466 mi |
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