2012 Hyundai Accent Hyundai Accent 2012

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2012 Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (1%)

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2012 Hyundai Accent brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (60%)

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2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

8000 mi Brake light on dash would light up for a couple seconds when taking of from a stop light or sign. Took it to dealer. Technician found left rear brake line attachment slightly loose, which had allowed some fluid to slowly seep out. 

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2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36040 mi

$120
Rear brakes scraping had pads replaced mechanic noticed sticky calipers also fronts are staring to scrape again sticky calipers are the cause I wish they would recall the calipers to avoid have to replace brakes every 30k miles 
58700 mi

US $225
Pads & Rotors Rears stick 

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2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

50000 mi

US $79
Calipers frozen,was doing my own brake job,at 50K miles,front and rear pads only had half wear.However, I could not break free the rear calipers to put new pads on that I broke.The dealer was great,gave my wife a loaner gratis,put in my pad. 

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2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

45000 mi Traction control light came one. It was diagnosed that the sensor went bad and it was replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Hyundai Accent Brake Problems

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