| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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.
2008 Hyundai Accent engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 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. |
2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71300 mi C $80 |
Ignition coil replaced. |
| 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. |
2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 116400 mi US $1000 |
Coils went out. Acted like bad fuel. Ruined rings before problem was found. Put different engine in. |
2008 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 101000 mi US $150 |
3rd cylinder misfire. Bad spark plug replaced. |
| 3000 mi | Check Engine light was attributed to a software service bulletin update. |
| 5000 mi | Check engine light - tightened a fuel vent hose. |
| 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 |
| 61000 mi | Cold start stumble and set DTC 300. Only on a quick two attempt cold start. |
| 152000 mi US $345 |
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. |
| 159000 mi US $50 |
Was getting a P0420 code for a bad cat. I replaced the post cat 02 sensor. |
| 172171 mi US $100 |
P0420 dead cat. R&R |
| 177850 mi US $70 |
Pre cat O2 sensor |
| 50000 mi | Unusual noise under hood. Adjustments made & noise stopped. |
2008 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 24280 mi C $20 |
MUFFLER HANGER |
| 31620 mi | Exhaust hanger rusted away and let go. I was able to repair this myself with materials from home. |
| 91100 mi US $500 |
Fan belt needed replacing |
| 105000 mi US $1000 |
Timing chain broke and damaged the engine. Another engine had to be bought and placed in the vehicle. |
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