10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,960 miles

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problem #12

Nov 012021

Accent

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the brake pedal would intermittently depress the floorboard without warning. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to the dealer where she purchased the vehicle; Future Ford Lincoln of Roseville (650 Automall Dr, Roseville, CA 95661) and was referred to an authorized Hyundai dealer for assistance. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer where they informed her that the rotors needed to be resurfaced. The contact had the repair performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle back to the Ford dealer where she was informed that the extended warranty would not cover the brake failure. Over time, the contact also experienced electrical system failures and was also informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

- Fair Oaks, CA, USA

problem #11

Jun 232021

Accent

  • miles
The vehicle made a large -€œpop-€ sound, lost power and a fire started at the engine. After the -€œpop-€ was heard, the check engine flashed on, then the car died. Noticed a smoke smell, jumped out of car and saw flames. Entire car was engulfed in minutes. No issues to the car prior to incident.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #10

Jun 122020

Accent

  • 58,000 miles
Driving on highway on vacation coming from Florida, the car lost power for 3 seconds and came back on again. Weird it happened. Hasnt happened since but scary to completely shutdown then start up again. The motor continue to run but lights and everythg else shut. It was weird. This happen summer 2020. Was not raining and was on straight highway.

- Taunton, MA, USA

problem #9

Oct 052020

Accent

  • 48,791 miles
Wen U let off gas N put brake on while driving N you go to push back on gas petal it don't do anything U have to let off gas petal N do it again it's dangerous on freeway the service manager said just punch it it should then.what so I hit cars in front of me N now it's starting to do it wen I turn corners

- Brentwood, CA, USA

problem #8

Nov 132020

Accent

  • 100,125 miles
Wow entering the highway my car stalled out in the middle of traffic the never cut out just will not drive more than about 5 miles an hour even with putting my foot all the way down on the pedal turn it off for 30 minutes started back up started driving start out again almost causing me to wreck multiple times no warning lights or anything popped up I still have no lights on my dash and it is still not drivable had to get it towed by aaa I don't understand how did you record that is 3 years old is having this issue with no warning I'm very blessed that my children weren't in the car considering the diesels coming behind me why are the highways with this happening all of the sudden the car does not shut down it just loses power far as driving accelerating

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #7

Aug 012020

Accent

  • 22,000 miles
Not exactly sure when but my 'passenger airbag off' light started to randomly appear and never turns off despite there being a passenger. Also my back seats would not latch closed, creating an unsafe riding time for a child in a booster seat. Which is a huge concern because I frequently provide rides for two young children my air conditioning unit becomes so hot that my feet are literally burning me. I end up taking my socks and shoes off due to how hot it gets. The motor for the engine is incredibly loud despite the small amount of miles. I have issues with accelerating from stop

- Chapel Hill, TN, USA

problem #6

Nov 012019

Accent

  • miles
Occasionally when you accelerate it hesitates and does not respond. It has been taken to a mechanic and a dealer and they cannot find the problem but it does happen. It is dangerous especially when pulling out onto a very busy road where I live this is a side street entering a very busy highway or most anytime. It is random it happens ever since car was purchased can't give exact date

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #5

Oct 042019

Accent

  • 60,000 miles
When braking I hear a loud crunching sound sometimes and the brake pedal jerks back. Caused a slight accident with bumper damage.

- Hinkley, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 222019

Accent 4-cyl

  • miles
Northwest fire district, fire investigator [xxx], vehicle fire on 6/22/2019 car parked at approximately 11:30 pm. 6/21/2019 owner awakened by dog at approximately 1:30 am 6/22/219 to find car involved in fire. Investigation indicated fire started in engine compartment. Unknown failure. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #3

May 142019

Accent

  • 44,300 miles
The dash lights; brake, ABS, and traction control lights come on. The speedometer also does not work while driving. The gas gauge is going up and down and not showing the correct gas. The electrical appears to be malfunctioning, but the dealer has yet to recreate the issue. This has happened twice in a span of a week. Videos were taken both times it occurred on 5/14/19 and 5/20/19, but are too large to upload.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #2

Mar 012018

Accent

  • 11,000 miles
Steering has been having issues the steering wheel tightens up at time. And works against you.while driving at road speed from maybe 35-55

- Marion, OH, USA

problem #1

Feb 172018

Accent

  • 18,298 miles
The under carriage is not stable. The undercarriage cover falls off whenever something scrapes the bottom of car...on the passenger aide only. The screws and bolts vecome bent and the nuts fall off, forcing under carriage cover to fall and scrape on ground. The car was in motion about 1 block from my house when this happened.

- Airway Heights, WA, USA