3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,000 miles

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problem #2

Mar 052004

Accent 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 75,000 miles
While driving 55 mph, suddenly there was a popping noise from the front end of the vehicle. When this occurred the vehicle jerk forward and the motor locked up. This almost resulted in the vehicle flipping over. The clutch had blown up, which caused the motor to lock up. The cause of the clutch blowing up is undetermined.

- Lumberton, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jul 072003

Accent 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 9,000 miles
Horn has broken 3 times in the last 7 months. Clutch went at 11,000 miles. Windshield wipers broke at 11,000 miles. Rear brakes need to be taken apart and cleaned because of excessive dirt/road material getting into brakes. Gas mileage poor since 9,000 miles.

- Strattanville, PA, USA

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