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
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:58,317 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#212 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:82,217 mi
#37 complaints
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 13 | 1 | 1 | 58,317 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 82,217 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 2 | 1 | 67,551 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | 76,567 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
Headlight/Taillight Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,317
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,217
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,551
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,567
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Hyundai Accent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Hyundai Accent has 76 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (13 complaints, avg 58,317 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (12 complaints, avg 82,217 mi); Brakes (7 complaints, avg 67,551 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 2005 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,282 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Hyundai Accent include 15 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 8 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 2005 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 Hyundai Accent?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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