10.0

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

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problem #10

May 012001

Accent

  • miles
Vehicle stalls without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #9

Nov 292001

Accent

  • miles
While driving 55mph the vehicle stalled out and died without warning. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #8

Apr 262001

Accent

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Mahopac, NY, USA

problem #7

Jun 081999

Accent

  • miles
Vehicle hesitates while driving at a steady speed, dealer has replaced vacuum lines, coil pack, hoses, crank sensor but problem still exist, diagnostic test showed no abnormalities.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #6

Jun 081999

Accent

  • miles
Vehicle hesitates while driving at a steady speed, dealer has replaced vacuum lines, coil pack, hoses, crank sensor but problem still exist, diagnostic test showed no abnormalities.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #5

Oct 011997

Accent

  • miles
Engine is defective and has been replaced on 3 different occassions under warranty. Also, all four windows have fallen onto the doors. Windows have been repaired on 4 different occasions.

- Upper Darby, PA, USA

problem #4

Aug 291997

Accent

  • miles
When putting gas into the tank there is a griding sound coming from the vehicle, and the only thing that is moving is the gauge. Vehicle isn't moving. Vehicle will kick in and then take off. Sometimes when the consumer is coming to a stop sign, he will put the vehicle into park just so the vehicle won't cut off. The vehicle shakes and vibrates. Vehicle has been in the shop about six times or more, and they can't determine the problem.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 121998

Accent

  • miles
Besides the clutch I have had problems with the tires, sun visor, the trunk light and with the car starting.

- Ft. Myers, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 241998

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is stopped or slows down it stalls. Dealer has repaired vehicle 4 times.

- Council Bluff, IA, USA

problem #1

Jun 121998

Accent

  • miles
Consumer complainting of vehicle keep cutting off and stalling while driving, three time vehicle been in/out of dealer shop for repairs; condition still occur.

- Peterburg, VA, USA