Worst 2010 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 17 | 3 | — | 60,913 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 16 | — | — | 61,441 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | 52,580 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | 64,836 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 3 | — | 78,913 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 68,775 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 60,749 mi | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | 47,459 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 15,344 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Hyundai Accent
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~99,500 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.
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2010 Hyundai Accent — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Hyundai Accent reliable?
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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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