Should I Buy a Hyundai Accent?

Complete buying guide for the Hyundai Accent: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Hyundai Accent model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners — 3 reports
• Unsecured Steering Column — 1 reports
• Instrument Cluster Malfunction — 1 reports
• Vehicle Shutting Off While Driving — 1 reports
• Engine Stalling/Jerking — 1 reports
• Tire Deterioration — 1 reports
• Steering Column Detachment — 1 reports
• Reduced Braking Performance — 1 reports
• Lug Nut/Stud Failure — 1 reports
• Loss Of Motive Power/Engine Stalling — 1 reports

All Model Years