10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,108 miles

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problem #16

Feb 192007

Accent 4-cyl

  • 134,700 miles
While driving the car, the lower front control arm corroded through and broke. Car was very unstable and tires wore down fast. There was a previous recall on this control arm it was campaign number 02V341000. Service was done by Hyundai in 9/2003 and part corroded and broke in 1/2007. Either service was not done correctly or poor quality parts were used.

- Freeport , MN, USA

problem #15

Sep 252006

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,990 miles
: the contact stated while traveling 25 mph, a cracking noise was heard coming from the front left end of the vehicle and the front left tire began to rub on the back of the wheel well during braking. On inspection by an independent mechanic, the problem was identified as a failure of the lower control arm and coil spring on the front left side. There was a recall (02V341000) regarding the suspension, lower control arm. The service dealer had inspected the control arm for rust and applied an undercoating to the part on 8/12/2003. The manufacturer had provided the recall numbers to the contact and referred the issue back to the service dealer. The service dealer determined the window of opportunity had passed for a free replacement part.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

problem #14

Apr 052003

Accent

  • miles
Lower control arm recall notice. Control arm dropped down causing an accident. Consumer received recall notice after accident, however, Hyundai disagrees with the conclusion that the root cause of the accident was a defective lower control arm and refuses to honor the recall.

- Pecatonica, IL, USA

problem #13

Jan 192004

Accent 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
The front lower control arm corroded without warning. Recall 02V341000 was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The lower front control arm corroded due to salt. The dealer would not honor the recall. Recall 98V245000 was also issued.

- Fort Thomas, KY, USA

problem #12

Apr 052003

Accent

  • miles
Request for reimbursement for replacement of control arms. The consumer replaced both control arms after a minor car accident. After reading the recall notice it was highly probable that the defective control arms caused the accident. As a result of that, the consumer felt that Hyundai should reimburse for the amount of $1989.73 for repairs and replacements. The consumers claim was denied, because the consumer was unable to produce the control arms for analysis.

- Pecatonica, IL, USA

problem #11

Sep 252003

(reported on)

Accent

  • miles
Questions regarding vehicle recall. The vehicles upper and lower control arms failed prior to recall notice. The recall notice was only for the lower control arm.

- Childwold, NY, USA

problem #10

Oct 142003

Accent

  • 101,000 miles
Received manufacturer's recall # 058 concerning front lower control arm: Vehicle was taken to the dealer. Dealer inspected the vehicle, and despite a crack along the lower control arm, the only action was to spray a rust retardant on the lower control arm. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who informed the consumer that the recall work was not completed on the vehicle. The dealer claimed that recall repairs were done and that they were no longer obligated to do work for free. The manufacturer had been notified of the problem.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

problem #9

Aug 272003

(reported on)

Accent

  • miles
Lower control arms were replaced, because of rust. The consumer received a recall notification regarding the lower control arm replacement, when the consumer called to make an appointment she was told the parts were not available and to call back a T a later date. The consumer then went to have the brake son the vehicle inspected because of a noise and the mechanic informed her the passenger side lower control arm was on the verge of collapsing. The dealer eventually replaced both lower control arms.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #8

Sep 022003

(reported on)

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,036 miles
Consumer received recall notice# 02V341000 concerning front lower control arm corrosion. Consumer called the dealer to make an appointment but the parts were not available. The vehicle was not drivable because the control arm were worn out.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #7

Jul 282003

Accent

  • miles
NHTSA recall 02-V-341-000: On certain passenger vehicles, registered and operated in the state O.F New York. During winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. This road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms. Dealer will replace lower controls and balls joints, but refused to do it the front alignment. Consumer stated was not her fault vehicle was manufactured with defective parts.

- Poestenkill, NY, USA

problem #6

Apr 172003

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After several hours of online research, I figured out that my car's front lower control arm rusted and eventually broke. I called a few Hyundai dealerships to set up an appointment to get my car fixed. Most of them were nice until I mentioned the fact that I thought it was a recall item. Then of course they couldn't get me an appointment for a few weeks or I had to supply them with all my information over the phone. I didn't feel comfortable giving a stranger such information so I chose not to. Once the car was at the closest location from my house, they told me that it was not a recall item based on the VIN number. Personally, I don't understand how else a front lower control arm can just rust out and break. So now what do I do. Do I just sit back and pay alot of money to get it fixed or do I persue finding a way to get my VIN number on the list of recalls?

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #5

Mar 152003

Accent

  • miles
The vehicles lower control arm snapped without warning.

- Westfield, IN, USA

problem #4

Feb 102003

Accent

  • miles
NHTSA#02-V-34-1000: There was a recall regarding the lower control arm, however consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

problem #3

Apr 202002

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While making a slow turn there was a loud cracking sound, vehicle was inspected and lower control arm on right had rotted out and broke in half.

- Monsey, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 312000

Accent

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving about 65 mph all of a sudden vehicle began to sway back and forth all over road. Vehicle was driven to a body shop, where lower control arm was replaced. This was the second time that control arm was replaced within one month.

- Calerton Park, MO, USA

problem #1

Sep 281996

Accent

  • miles
Vehicle was fixed on 9-28-96. In reference to recall no 96V113000. As a result the steering is very loose, the vehicle moves from left to right on its own at speeds of 55 and over.

- Las Piedras, PR, USA