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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%)

Chart based on 407 repairs.
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Hyundai Accent other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

32000 mi Replaced trunk latch at no cost, per recall. Depending on outdoor temperature, the trunk would not open either from the key fob or driver side pull lever. 

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2015 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

10540 mi Gas door not opening 

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2014 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

24531 mi Hatchback struts did not hold up the hatch. Replaced both side struts under warranty, 

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2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch

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

70060 mi

C $525
Replaced 4 tires with a larger size to accomodate for the 7 percent speedo error. Now down to about 3 percent according to my gps 

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2010 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

7440 mi Need to glue the shocks plastic cover 

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2009 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

101000 mi

US $80
Trunk lock not functional. Trunk only opened from via the interior lever. Trunk mechanism replaced by shop. 

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2009 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

34100 mi driver side interior door handle stopped functioning, cable to latch mechanism broke at handle end. Soldered new end on cable 
35120 mi

C $40
lift strut failed 
68700 mi Back hatch was assessed for repairs due to sticking. Quote was given 
61000 mi Hatchback latch sticking in cold weather. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
42100 mi Rear hatch latch would not spring back into latched position when the hatch was closed. Appeared the spring that returns the latch had rusted and was not returning the latch to the closed position. 

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2007 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

62100 mi

C $35
Had to replace valve stem on a tire.the hood latch handle also let go and the cable had to be put back in the handle, but that was free of charge and could be DIY with pliers. 

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2007 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

8680 mi Body plug missing from drivers side of frame. Myself and a non dealer mechanic noticed it during an oil change. Replaced under warranty to prevent water entering frame & rusting prematurely. 
10540 mi Passenger side tail light & side marker light were fogging up due to improper seals allowing moisture from rain to get inside. Both were replaced under warranty in less than an hour. 
40920 mi Rear door latch seizing occasionally, esp. during cold weather. Replaced rear latch handle. 
90520 mi

C $626
Rear door latch handle sticking in open position, especially during cold weather. 

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2006 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $455
lock cylinder seized and damaged steering wheel lock 

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2005 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

37001 mi fuse box cover latch broke. 

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2003 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

104-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

75000 mi

US $100
Replaced door handle, windshield wiper and windshield washer motor. 
83000 mi

US $400
Replaced evaporation ccanister. Tubing was rusted through. 

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2002 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

92-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

96000 mi

US $7
Drivers side Door handle snapped during normal use, bought a part off amazon, and replaced it, took about an hour but it was pretty simple and easy to put back together. 

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