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Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

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

Other (5%)

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Hyundai Accent brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (27%)

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2014 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

24800 mi

C $100
Rear brake rotors and pads replaced. 

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2014 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch

121-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

64480 mi

C $100
Replaced front brake pads 

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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

58700 mi

US $225
Pads & Rotors Rears stick 
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 

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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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2009 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

18600 mi front calipers stick 

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2009 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

161000 mi

US $800
Brakes - pads and front rotors. 

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2008 Hyundai Accent

Engine not specified

86800 mi

C $1500
brake caliper got stuck. the car wouldn't accelerate faster than a bicycle and couldn't go faster than 50km/h and 20 km/h the last time driven. had to replace the two front caliper and hoses. 1 day later, the problem came back. car is still at the shop... **one of the caliper got rebuild (diy) a year ago but both were already rusty at that time** 

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2007 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

76880 mi

C $553
Both wheel cylinders failed and internal parts of drum brakes fell apart inside the drum. Scraped against the drum when braking. Replaced shoes, turned drums, replaced cylinders on both sides. 
103000 mi

US $150
Left front caliper sometimes stuck; replaced caliper and brake hose. 

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2005 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

96000 mi

US $447
Brake fluid on left rear drum 

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2002 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

92-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

156000 mi

US $250
Right front caliper frozen. Replaced with caliper, rotor and pads.  
74000 mi

US $325
Rear brake pistons leaking, replaced. 

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