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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

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

149500 mi

US $100
Diagnose a/c door mode fault. Replace mode control motor. 

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2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch

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

83000 mi

US $200
Replaced noisy hvac blower assembly. 
91000 mi

US $250
Replaced Alternator 
3000 mi A/C not working well. Dealer found low refrigerant and re-charged. Dye added for future troubleshooting. 
50220 mi Headlight 
53320 mi Car was a no start. Called CAA and had the car towed to Dealer... Diagnosis dead battery. Out of warranty... customer paid in full. 158.00 
81840 mi

C $360
Car was starting to have pauses when the key was turned for the starter. It would kick over but it was like a dead spot on the starter. Took it to the shop after 2 weeks and when they went to bring it into the shop they had to push it in. 
101680 mi

C $125
Both rear marker lights and 1 license plate light, 15 minutes labor charge. 
109740 mi

C $350
Light bulbs replaced. Replaced both rear outside marker bulbs and one license plate bulb. $45 for all three. 
4000 mi Clicking coming from steering wheel. Went to (3) dealers. The 1st couldn't hear it. The 2nd said it was the clock spring, but wouldn't fix. The 3rd couldn't hear it, but stated on report that it was the clock spring. Would not repair. 
24000 mi rear passenger electric door lock malfunction 

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2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

99820 mi

C $476
Starter developed "flat spots" (would occasionally need 5+ attempts to actually start, then be fine for a few weeks) and was replaced. 

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2012 Hyundai Accent Electrical Problems

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