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Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 407 repairs.
Hyundai Accent electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37000 mi | Evaporator would freeze up stopping airflow when using heat and defrost. Dealer would deny being able to recreate the issue and return the car. We finally were able to demonstrate the issue to them. They did several repairs that did not fix the car. Finally, a new shop manager, that cared, fixed it by replacing the Black Box (almost all internal AC components) under warranty. Then that good shop manager was soon after fired. |
2017 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20077 mi C $275 |
Battery replaced |
2016 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi | All the warning lights would come on every now and then for no reason. It did not affect the drive-ability of the vehicle. The dealer could not find the cause, but hasn't happened in the last 5000 miles. Other than that, the Hyundai has been 100% reliable. |
2016 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 19840 mi | starter failed , replaced under warranty |
2013 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14000 mi | a/c had a leak dealer repaired recharged system under warranty |
| 77000 mi US $150 |
Overnight dead battery |
2013 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23400 mi | Battery suddenly and drastically degraded; engine wouldn't turn over, starter wouldn't attempt to start. |
| 10540 mi | radio was replaced to fix the digital clock which ran too fast. |
| 50000 mi | Blown fuse for 12v accessory outlet. |
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 149500 mi US $100 |
Diagnose a/c door mode fault. Replace mode control motor. |
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50220 mi | Headlight |
| 53320 mi | Car was a no start. Called CAA and had the car towed to Dealer... Diagnosis dead battery. Out of warranty... customer paid in full. 158.00 |
| 81840 mi C $360 |
Car was starting to have pauses when the key was turned for the starter. It would kick over but it was like a dead spot on the starter. Took it to the shop after 2 weeks and when they went to bring it into the shop they had to push it in. |
| 101680 mi C $125 |
Both rear marker lights and 1 license plate light, 15 minutes labor charge. |
| 109740 mi C $350 |
Light bulbs replaced. Replaced both rear outside marker bulbs and one license plate bulb. $45 for all three. |
| 83000 mi US $200 |
Replaced noisy hvac blower assembly. |
| 91000 mi US $250 |
Replaced Alternator |
| 3000 mi | A/C not working well. Dealer found low refrigerant and re-charged. Dye added for future troubleshooting. |
| 4000 mi | Clicking coming from steering wheel. Went to (3) dealers. The 1st couldn't hear it. The 2nd said it was the clock spring, but wouldn't fix. The 3rd couldn't hear it, but stated on report that it was the clock spring. Would not repair. |
| 24000 mi | rear passenger electric door lock malfunction |
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 99820 mi C $476 |
Starter developed "flat spots" (would occasionally need 5+ attempts to actually start, then be fine for a few weeks) and was replaced. |
2010 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 85560 mi C $120 |
Replaced original battery. |
2009 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi | Audio output from the radio was lacking. None of the speakers seemed to receive audio, but a loose speaker wire was discovered in the left rear speaker (under the package shelf). The wire was taped and audio functionality was restored. |
| 124000 mi US $50 |
Replaced a headlight and a side marker light. |
2009 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 44000 mi | Headlights turned on and off intermittently. Headlight switch replaced under warranty. |
| 89000 mi US $35 |
Power window switch working intermittently. Replaced with switch from junkyard. |
| 30060 mi C $50 |
washer fluid pump died, ordered off internet and replaced myself, car 2 weeks out of warranty. |
2009 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 74580 mi C $350 |
Sunroof switch needed to be replaced. |
2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 31000 mi | Customer states brake lights do not work. Verified. Stored code found brake switch circuit. Cleared code and replaced brake switch. |
| 44000 mi | R&R compressor clutch coil |
2008 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 146000 mi US $105 |
Replaced alternator |
| 152000 mi US $345 |
replace compressor, o rings, drier, expansion valve, flush lines, condenser and evaporator. Refill with 18 oz R134a |
| 152650 mi US $67 |
AC belt tension pulley. Because insufficient tightened after May's timing belt change. |
| 183276 mi US $70 |
alternator |
2008 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 96000 mi | Brake light switch went bad, needed replacement. |
2007 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 57340 mi C $18 |
Replaced the brake light switch. Did it in my apartment parking lot in under 20 minutes. This problem was apparently part of a recall on accents in this year, but I have no idea if this had been fixed with that recall or if this is separate. |
2007 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 6200 mi | Front washer liquid wasn't always working. Needed 2 trips to dealer and a few phone calls to convince them (of course it would work when at the dealer). Problem was the pump, needed to be replaced. All covered under warranty. |
| 40920 mi | Speedometer indicating a reading that is 4.5% higher than actual speed. Told that 7% is tolerance level so no repairs were performed. |
| 61380 mi | Squeaky steering wheel when turning. Clock spring ordered for installation. |
2007 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 231260 mi | replaced alternator |
| 13000 mi | Brake sensor light switch replaced. Previous recall item from Hyundai. Item was replaced under recall warrenty. |
2007 Hyundai Accent 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 6000 mi US $50 |
Air bag light came on due to a faulty seatbelt sensor. Sensor was replaced. |
2006 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 95480 mi C $500 |
Car wouldn't start. Replaced battery, then starter motor after problems continued. the replacement starter motor failed and had to be replaced a couple of days later. |
2006 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 43180 mi | Alternator could not charge the battery, the car would not start. |
| 44640 mi $100 |
Car ran out out power whiles driving. It was diagnosed as a faulty alternator. |
2005 Hyundai Accent 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 57020 mi $300 |
Battery indicator came on while driving. Replaced faulty alternator. |
2005 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | Clock in dash quit working. |
| 117000 mi | Windshield wiper pump |
2003 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
104-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 9300 mi | Warranty replacement of factory stereo (faulty backlight) |
| 58900 mi C $100 |
Replace faulty instrument panel light. |
| 99200 mi C $155 |
Replace extremely corroded/broken battery terminal clamp |
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 77500 mi C $800 |
broken wipers |
2002 Hyundai Accent
Engine not specified
| 131000 mi US $300 |
Refrigeration line was cracked, so it had to be replaced |
2002 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80800 mi US $100 |
Battery terminals corroded and had to be replaced along with the battery. |
| 100000 mi US $21 |
Brake light switch on brake pedal was faulty, producing constant brake light even with ignition off, Car battery required jump start daily until diagnosed and repaired. |
| 177000 mi | Compressor clutch has failed. Unit has not been replaced yet. Cut the belt to stop the noise. |
| 177000 mi US $100 |
clutch went out on AC compressor, replaced whole unit with rebuilt off ebay |
2002 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
92-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 91000 mi US $1350 |
Original Alternator Failed, and needed replacement |
| 55060 mi $100000 |
recharged the climate control system, |
2002 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
92-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 18600 mi | Warranty repair of radio. |
| 31000 mi C $60 |
Replace 2 faulty diodes in fuse box under hood. |
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