Complaints
76
Crashes
15
Fires
4
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:58,317 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#212 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:82,217 mi
#37 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:67,551 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | 1 | 1 | 58,317 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | 82,217 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2 | 1 | 67,551 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | — | 76,567 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 75,625 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | 26,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 2 | — | 59,978 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 152,250 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 50,065 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 150 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 68,299 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 87,290 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 157,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 7,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 68,299 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 14,453 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 44,100 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi |
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