4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,633 miles

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problem #3

Jan 032007

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,900 miles
Right front coil spring broke hitting rotor cracking the rotor replaced all affected parts at our own expense replaced coil spring, rotor, brake pads. Hyundai says this vehicle not in the recall even though it is registered in the effected area of the recall this could have potentially led to catastrophic failure if it had not been detected.

- Torrington, CT, USA

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problem #2

Sep 112001

(reported on)

Accent

  • miles
Front coil spring has developed cracks. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Vehicle has been repaired at owner's expense. Please provide further informaiton.

- Westboro, MA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 181998

Accent

  • miles
Dealer is not honoring mfr. Recall notice regarding corrosion of front coil springs.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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