10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jan 222001

(reported on)

Accent

  • miles
No sound proofing in doors, noise is very loud when driving over 50 mph. I believe I've lost some hearing in left ear. **** dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****739751.

- Loxahatchee, FL, USA

problem #4

May 162001

(reported on)

Accent

  • miles
Door handles inside and out are made of very cheap material and break easily.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 051999

Accent

  • miles
Hyundai is making me pay for the second replacement and will reimburse the part 6 weeks later. No safety defec tlisted.

- Midland, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 011999

Accent

  • miles
Three of inside door handles did not work. Driver's side door previously broke. But has been repaired by the dealer under warranty. However, door broke again. Also, back driver's side door and front passenger's side door handles broke/back passenger side door could not be opened from either inside or outside, and front passenger's and driver's side doors could only be opened from the inside. Consumer is also having problems with the back passengers' seatbelts.

- Fairview, NC, USA

problem #1

Jul 131998

Accent

  • miles
The impact beam was not on correctly. When driver's door is closed, it would rattle. Took vehicle to dealer for door. Picked vehicle up after repairs & noticed door not welded according to invoice. Compound used. Taking vehicle back to dealership.

- Miami, FL, USA