8.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,500 miles

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problem #2

Jul 142004

Accent

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While starting the vehicle the driver applied the brakes and the rear brakes locked. The driver was unable to unlock the brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rear brake drums needed to be replaced.

- Utica, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 072003

Accent 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 9,000 miles
Horn has broken 3 times in the last 7 months. Clutch went at 11,000 miles. Windshield wipers broke at 11,000 miles. Rear brakes need to be taken apart and cleaned because of excessive dirt/road material getting into brakes. Gas mileage poor since 9,000 miles.

- Strattanville, PA, USA

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