2005 Hyundai Accent Hyundai Accent 2005

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2005 Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (53%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (6%)

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2005 Hyundai Accent repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Hyundai Accent 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Hyundai Accent in Singapore
Sep 2011 - Oct 2014
Jan 2012

42160 mi

$900
Coolant pipe leaking. Replace coolant pipe. 
Aug 2013

49600 mi

$50
Air/fuel sensor dirty resulting in irregular engine idling speed. Clean air/fuel sensor. 
Jan 2014

$600
Vehicle front wheels felt wobbly when driven. Replaced both worn front drive shafts.  Clutch cannot be properly engaged and disengaged. Replaced faulty clutch pump and changed gearbox oil. 
Jul 2014

57020 mi

$300
Battery indicator came on while driving. Replaced faulty alternator. 
Oct 2014

60140 mi
Clutch assembly faulty and needs to be replaced. Clutch plate cannot fully disengaged from engine flywheel. 

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2005 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Accent in Florida, United States
- Jan 2008
Jan 2008

60000 mi

US $350
Replaced Timing Belt 
Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States
- Apr 2007
Apr 2006

20000 mi
Clock in dash quit working. 
Oct 2006

29000 mi
The transmission was popping out of 5th gear when you let off the gas. The problem was an internal transmission problem covered under warentee. 
Apr 2007

37001 mi
fuse box cover latch broke. 
Hyundai Accent in North Carolina, United States
May 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

96000 mi

US $447
Brake fluid on left rear drum 
Hyundai Accent in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
Jan 2010

117000 mi
Windshield wiper pump 
Apr 2011

US $700
Clutch bearing was going, had it fixed and a new clutch put in. Clutch nevwer orked right after that. Then was having trouble getting in reverse. Never had a car that new give so much trans trouble. Got rid of in 4/2011. 

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2005 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Hyundai Accent in Maryland, United States
- Apr 2009
Apr 2009

25000 mi
Transmission would not shift into 4th once. Brought to dealer, who replaced vs repairing. Dealer guys it was normal, did not the challenge warranty job, expected to see me again for same issue at 80K miles. 
Hyundai Accent in Nevada, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011

69500 mi

US $415
Replaced bad transmission. Under warranty. Oil pan had a dent in it replaced not by dealer. Cost $415.00. Warranty replacement of transmission. Also dent in oil pan. Not covered by 100,000 mile power train warranty. Cost $399 + tax 
Hyundai Accent in Tennessee, United States
May 2013 - Nov 2014
Jul 2014

113000 mi

US $2250
transmission rebuilt; problems with 3rd and 4th gear and other issues 

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2005 Hyundai Accent Repair Histories

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