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
Airbags
Avg mileage:41,250 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:1
#24 complaints
Steering Defects
#33 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 5 | 1 | 41,250 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,250
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Hyundai Accent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Hyundai Accent has 40 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Airbags (6 complaints, avg 41,250 mi); Steering Defects (4 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (3 complaints). 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 2004 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 41,250 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Hyundai Accent include 12 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 20 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 2004 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 Hyundai Accent?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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