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2003 Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (15%)

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2003 Hyundai Accent repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (62%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Hyundai Accent in New Jersey, United States
- Sep 2016
Sep 2016

83000 mi

US $400
Replaced evaporation ccanister. Tubing was rusted through. 
Hyundai Accent in Saskatchewan, Canada
- Jul 2013
Jan 2004

9300 mi
Warranty replacement of factory stereo (faulty backlight) 
Jan 2005

18600 mi
Warranty replacement of transmission. 
Jan 2007

50840 mi

C $2000
Replace TPS sensor, O2 sensor, front struts & warranty replacement of transmission. 
Jan 2008

58900 mi

C $100
Replace faulty instrument panel light. 
Feb 2009

72540 mi

C $1000
Replace TPS sensor, fix transmission leak. 
Mar 2009

73687 mi

C $296
Replace spark plugs & wire set. Continuing to attempt to diagnose CEL from Jan problem. Finally a crack in an intake manifold gasket is identified as the cause. 
Jul 2013

99200 mi

C $155
Replace extremely corroded/broken battery terminal clamp 
Hyundai Accent in Illinois, United States
- Apr 2010
Apr 2010

75000 mi

US $100
Replaced door handle, windshield wiper and windshield washer motor. 
Hyundai Accent in Massachusetts, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

71000 mi

US $400
Replaced exhaust section from manifold to catalytic converter 

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2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Accent in Quebec, Canada
- Dec 2012
Apr 2012

77500 mi

C $800
broken wipers 
Dec 2012

93843 mi

C $200
Check engine flashing, loss of power (2 cylinders were misfiring, or not firing at all) Needed new coilpack 

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2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Hyundai Accent in Indiana, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

193000 mi

US $175
Engine was revving at start. Replaced throttle position sensor (TPS), and works like a charm. 

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2003 Hyundai Accent Repair Histories

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