10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,888 miles

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problem #5

May 072010

Accent

  • 100,000 miles
My 1999 Hyundai Accent vehicle got hit on the rear (bumper) while I was still on a red light and the impact was so strong that the hit propelled my vehicle to hit the vehicle in front of my vehicle (a Suburban truck) causing rear and front damages to the Hyundai. The Suburban incurred zero damages, while the limousine that hit me incurred very little damages if any. My vehicle got 'sandwich' even though I was about 4 to 6 feet behind the vehicle in front of me. My children were on the rear seats and incurred limited injuries. I received injuries and vehicle was total lost. The airbags did not deploy at anytime. I contacted the Hyundai corporate and an investigation is yet to be scheduled. I received written confirmation that my Hyundai vehicle has not been the only one with airbags deployment failure. That to me is a big safety issue that needs to be investigated accordingly.

- Middletown, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Dec 022007

Accent

  • 84,439 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the air bag indicator has remained illuminated in her vehicle for over a year. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that maintenance would have to be performed on the air bag. The inspection would cost $70. The contact stated that she will not pay for the repair. She was informed to call the manufacturer to seek assistance. The failure mileage was 84,439. Updated 020209 updated 02/03/09.

- Brigantine, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Oct 301999

Accent

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Airbag did not deploy upon impact, resulting in damage to the front and near front area and pain sustained by driver

- Kaunakakai, HI, USA

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problem #2

Sep 251999

Accent

  • miles
I was involved in a T bone accident at 35 to 40 mph and my air bags did not deploy

- Fountain, CO, USA

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problem #1

Aug 171999

Accent

  • miles
Traveling 35 miles per hour in 3rd gear. Switching to 4th gear and both air bags deployed causing car to pull right and hit a large "curb" straight-on. Axle broken, suspension and undercarrage damaged, tire and rim destroyed and more. Jogger witnessed accident and attests to air bag deployment without cause. Pictures and report with hinesburg police in hinesburg, vt. Hyundai taking no responsibility for the accident.

- Essex Jct., VT, USA

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