10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Apr 112013

Accent 4-cyl

  • 0 miles
Tire does not have the required dot treadwear, temp. Rates listed on the sidewall. This tire should have that information on it. See NHTSA hotline center; case: Tire information; case number: [xxx] for details. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Bend, OR, USA

problem #3

Oct 302002

Accent 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have had my Hyundai Accent 2001 for a year now, so far..I have had to have my brakes changed 4 times, new rotors 2X, my check engine light comes on for no apparent reason...the dealer tells me this is normal wear and tear....hundreds of dollars later....now my door handle is coming...I check the recall website...my vehicle has been recalled 2X and I have not once received notifcation of this...my car is also horrible in any kind of weather other than dry and sunny...if it rains, I slide, snows- I slide..already got into 2 accidents because of this....

- King Of Prussia, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 012001

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When at a stop, and brake applied, vehicle will surge and engine will rev. Vehicle will also accelerate on its own and buck while driving. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, the pulse generator was replaced twice. Also the battery was replaced, also a tire blew out.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 212002

Accent

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had a tire blowout, and tire shreded which knocked out tirewall, and ripped out wiring harness.

- Benson, AZ, USA