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2008 Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 54 repairs.
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2008 Hyundai Accent repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Hyundai Accent

Engine not specified

Hyundai Accent in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Feb 2017

85560 mi

C $150
found coolant under the car. brought the car to the mechanic and the water pump was leaking. had to replace the water pump, water pump gasket. 
Jul 2017

86800 mi

C $1500
brake caliper got stuck. the car wouldn't accelerate faster than a bicycle and couldn't go faster than 50km/h and 20 km/h the last time driven. had to replace the two front caliper and hoses. 1 day later, the problem came back. car is still at the shop... **one of the caliper got rebuild (diy) a year ago but both were already rusty at that time** 

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2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 109hp 1.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Accent in Romania
Sep 2008 - Jul 2015
Sep 2011

29760 mi
Suspension bushes had to be replaced 
Mar 2015

49600 mi

$1000
EPS system breakdown, entire steering box needed replacement 

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2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Accent in Nevada, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008

2891 mi
Customer states the passenger side B pillar shoulder belt adjuster button is coming apart. Check and advise 
Oct 2008

8000 mi
Seatbelt B pillar cover slider not staying at stops. Replaced B pillar shoulder belt adjuster 
Jun 2009

21000 mi
Drivers side sun visor would not stay in the up position blocking view through windshield. Drivers side vanity light would not turn on when visor mirror cover was opened. 
Dec 2009

31000 mi
Customer states brake lights do not work. Verified. Stored code found brake switch circuit. Cleared code and replaced brake switch. 
Jun 2010

44000 mi
R&R compressor clutch coil 
Oct 2010

53000 mi
replace passenger window regulator handle 
Hyundai Accent in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011

71300 mi

C $80
Ignition coil replaced. 
Hyundai Accent in Massachusetts, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2011
Jun 2011

34000 mi
Clutch squeak that would go away with slightest pressure on the clutch pedal. Throw out bearing bad. Replace same along with damaged pressure plate. This was second visit for issue, I had to agree to $600 for tear down in case wear item. 

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2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Hyundai Accent in Alabama, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
May 2014

116400 mi

US $1000
Coils went out. Acted like bad fuel. Ruined rings before problem was found. Put different engine in. 

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2008 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Accent in Illinois, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2022
Apr 2012

61000 mi
Passenger side axle seal leaking, also changed trans fluid. Cold start stumble and set DTC 300. Only on a quick two attempt cold start. 
May 2016

137000 mi

US $140
Both front wheel bearings replaced. 
Jun 2016

137000 mi

US $385
New struts in front and new shocks in back 
Feb 2017

146000 mi

US $105
Replaced alternator 
May 2017

152000 mi

US $435
New cooling hoses and thermostat. Old hoses were fine. The thermostat was bad it turns out as the engine temperature is 10f hotter now. It would struggle in the winter to maintain it's rated temperature. Drain, flush and refill with new coolant. replace compressor, o rings, drier, expansion valve, flush lines, condenser and evaporator. Refill with 18 oz R134a 
Jul 2017

152650 mi

US $67
AC belt tension pulley. Because insufficient tightened after May's timing belt change. 
May 2018

159000 mi

US $50
Was getting a P0420 code for a bad cat. I replaced the post cat 02 sensor. 
Jul 2019

169300 mi

US $25
PS high pressure pipe rusted out 
Nov 2019

170880 mi

US $100
All lower suspension 
Feb 2020

173650 mi

US $155
P0420 dead cat. R&R Hub and bearing 
Mar 2020

173700 mi

US $80
R&R axle and CV joint 
Oct 2020

174045 mi

US $405
Rear hatch latch rear hatch struts rear wheel bearings, rear brake back plate, rear brake parking brake cables and rear brake wheel cylinders 
Mar 2021

177850 mi

US $70
Pre cat O2 sensor 
Sep 2021

183276 mi

US $70
alternator 
Hyundai Accent in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

101000 mi

US $150
3rd cylinder misfire. Bad spark plug replaced. 
Hyundai Accent in Virginia, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2014
Mar 2013

79000 mi

US $200
alignment off. Bent tie rod. Repaired. Plus oil change 
Hyundai Accent in Washington, United States
Jul 2008 - Dec 2011
Feb 2009

3000 mi
Check Engine light was attributed to a software service bulletin update. 
Jun 2009

5000 mi
Check engine light - tightened a fuel vent hose. 
Jan 2011

15000 mi
Car could be driven another week with the problem --includes engine light with no other symptoms Updated software with reflash -- and nothing else 
Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

3000 mi
There was a problem with the ignition on cold startups. The dealer switched coils between cylinders and the problem has not occurred since. 
Hyundai Accent in Washington, United States
Oct 2008 - Dec 2016
Sep 2011

50000 mi
Unusual noise under hood. Adjustments made & noise stopped. 

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2008 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Hyundai Accent in Washington, United States
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
Feb 2009

3000 mi
Cargo net retraining clip keeps poping out. Ordered part for the second time. Keep getting wrong part in 
Hyundai Accent in Louisiana, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2009
Jun 2008

1100 mi

US $5
Passenger sunvisor retainer replaced. Was not holding sunvisor in place, allowing it to "pop out" occasionally. 
Jul 2008

1408 mi
Rear high mount stop light (LED light in hatch spoiler) developed condensation inside assembly. Replaced under warranty. 
Hyundai Accent in New York, United States
Jan 2014 - Nov 2018
Nov 2015

91100 mi

US $500
Fan belt needed replacing 
Feb 2017

105000 mi

US $1000
Timing chain broke and damaged the engine. Another engine had to be bought and placed in the vehicle. 
Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2008 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

31620 mi
Exhaust hanger rusted away and let go. I was able to repair this myself with materials from home. 
Hyundai Accent in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2008 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

96000 mi
Brake light switch went bad, needed replacement. 
Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jul 2016
Oct 2012

24280 mi

C $20
MUFFLER HANGER 
Aug 2015

38440 mi

C $700
struts in front and sway link bars 
Hyundai Accent in Illinois, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014

56000 mi

US $400
Ball Joint Failure 
Mar 2015

61000 mi

US $80
Strut Mount failure 

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2008 Hyundai Accent 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Hyundai Accent in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jun 2010 - May 2011
Dec 2010

26040 mi

C $1200
Mechanical clutch failure not covered under warranty. They rebuilt the clutch. 

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2008 Hyundai Accent

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States
Dec 2008 - Sep 2016
Jul 2012

35500 mi
Rear wheels were wearing the tires badly, had to be shimmed to bring the back wheels in line, Had to wait 1 month for shims to get here. 

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2007.5 Hyundai Accent

Engine not specified

Hyundai in Veracruz, Mexico
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

51460 mi

$100
lack of power when acelerating at low RPM, good response at high RPM, excesive fuel waste in city, good fuel economy in highway lack of power when acelerating at low RPM, good response at high RPM, excesive fuel waste in city, good fuel economy in highway, first I change the crankshaft sensor, later clean IAC valve, now Im gonna change MAP sensor, I hope it works 

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