Complaints
156
Crashes
13
Fires
9
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2016 Hyundai Accent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:88,281 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#227 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:52,651 mi
Crash-related:4
#324 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:54,310 mi
Fires:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Accent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 31 | 1 | 2 | 88,281 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 27 | 4 | — | 52,651 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | — | 3 | 54,310 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 1 | 3 | 44,762 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 1 | — | 15,420 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 1 | — | 19,203 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | 28,833 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 3 | 1 | 51,167 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | — | 65,508 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 39,297 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 1 | — | 112,979 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 77,300 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi |
ENGINE
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
88,281
AIR BAGS
27
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,651
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
54,310
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
44,762
STEERING
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,420
SERVICE BRAKES
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,203
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,833
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,167
SEATS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,508
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,297
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,979
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,300
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,500
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
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