2005 Hyundai Accent problems
The Hyundai Accent (Korean: 현대 엑센트), or Hyundai Verna (현대 베르나) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most international markets, including the US, retained the "Accent" name. The "Accent" name is an abbreviation of Advanced Compact Car of Epoch-making New Technology.
The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by Beijing Hyundai Co., a joint venture with Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. For the Russian market it was assembled by the TagAZ plant in Taganrog until 2011, and since 2011 it was assembled by the HMMR plant in Saint Petersburg and sold under the new name Hyundai Solaris. In Mexico, the Accent was marketed until 2014 by Chrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously known as the Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, Chrysler marketed these models as the Dodge Brisa until 2006. The Brisa was assembled by Mitsubishi Motors at its plant in Barcelona, Venezuela. Since 2002, the Accent had been the longest-running small family car sold in North America. In Puerto Rico, the second and third generations were sold as the Hyundai Brio.
In 2008, Hyundai Accent was named the most dependable subcompact car by J.D. Power and Associates.
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Common 2005 Hyundai Accent problems
The Hyundai Accent, while generally reliable, has had some common problems reported by owners over the years. This article will focus on the 2005 model and its known issues.
- Transmission Failure: Gear shifting should be a smooth experience, but some 2004 Hyundai Accent owners have complained about transmission failure in their vehicles. This issue may also affect the 2005 model, causing discomfort and inconvenience during driving.
- Rust on Lower Suspension/Coil Spring: In areas where roads are heavily salted during the winter, rust may affect the lower suspension/coil spring, a recurring problem for the Accent over the years. This issue usually occurs around the 75,000-mile mark, which could affect the 2005 model if it has reached that mileage.
- Sudden Stop of Sound from Speakers: Non-hybrid versions of the Hyundai Accent may suddenly stop playing sound from all speakers, a system bug that can be fixed with a hard reset by disconnecting the vehicle’s negative battery terminal for 15 minutes and reconnecting it again.
- Boot Leak: The boot seal is prone to leaking on the Hyundai Accent, causing wet stains and damp carpets. If you notice a leak, you will need to replace the boot seal to stop the leak and dry out the carpets to avoid any dampness setting in.
- Ignition Coil Failure: The ignition coil is known for failing on the Accent, causing the engine management warning light to appear on the dashboard and/or engine misfiring (poor idling). Replacing the ignition coil is recommended to resolve the issue.
- Electric Window Problems: If you are having problems with the electric windows being very hesitant, it is usually caused by a faulty window regulator, which will require replacement.
- Wing Mirrors Rusting: The wing mirrors on the Accent are prone to rusting, with the severity of the rust determining the action needed to resolve the problem.
These common problems with the Hyundai Accent 2005 model are based on complaints from owners of this car. It is important to be aware of these issues and address them promptly to ensure a safe and enjoyable driving experience.
What is the common problem of Hyundai Accent?
The Accent does have some problems, including air bag issues, a faulty throttle position sensor, and soy-based wiring insulation that causes rodents to chew on them. You should try to avoid the 2004 year model because its transmission has been known to fail.
Is Hyundai Accent a reliable car?
Every Accent model year has a well-earned reputation for being a practical and reliable choice when it comes to compact cars because nearly every model year variation has met or exceeded expectations on all the important attributes drivers prioritize in their vehicles.
What engine is in a 2005 accent?
Third generation (MC; 2005)
| Third generation | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Petrol: 1.4 L Alpha II I4 1.6 L Alpha II I4 Diesel: 1.5 L U I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
Is a 2005 Hyundai Accent GLS a good car?
Very reliable and simple
This car will do everything you need it to do, getting from point A to B no problem, very reliable car and very good value for your money. It will last as long as you need it to.
2005 Hyundai Accent car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Accent problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Exterior lighting problems
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Hyundai Accent vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Hyundai Accent
The NHTSA has received 49 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Hyundai Accent. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Hyundai Accent vehicles.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-16
- VIN: KMHCG45C35U
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the doors could no longer be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows in order to let herself out of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,453.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: KMHCG35C55U
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and replaced the rear light bulbs however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHCG45C25U
- Components: STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL.. FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ON ME IVE HAD TO CHANGE MY DISK AND CALIBER ON MY CAR IN ONLY A WEEK 3 TIMES BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON ITS BEEN SCRATCHING MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND IT MESSED UP A BRAND NEW ROTORS AND CALIBER MY CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WEEK NOW BECAUSE IM NOT ABLE TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE NOT EVEN THE MECANIC KNOWS WHATS WRONG WITH IT (THIS IS THE LINK TO IMAGES (HTTPS://PHOTOS.APP.GOO.GL/3XCWPXP4T7QRVPLQ8)
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-19
- VIN: KMHCG45C25U
- Components: STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES IT DOES IT THEN IT STOPS AND ACTS NORMAL THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN MEANWHILE IM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STERRING WHEEL I HAD IT CHECKED A COUPLE TIMES AND EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE IT HAS FLUIDS BUT IT GETS STUCK WHILE IM DRIVING AND NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL IT GETS LOCKED WHILE IM DRIVING IT HAPPENS ALOT WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS STARTS ACTING UP I COULD BE IN A HIGHWAY OR I CAN BE IN THE STREETS ITS STARTING TO ANNOY ME
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-29
- VIN: KMHCF45G85U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: RECEIVE AN RECALL ON MY VEHICLE CONCERNING BRAKES LIGHTS, BUT I BOUGHT THE CAR ON THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2007 AND THE DEALER NO LONGER EXIST. WHAT CAN I DO IN SUCH A CASE TO CORRECT THE DEFAULT.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-04
- VIN: KMHCG45C25U
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T ILLUMINATE. VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. 30 MINUTES AND $80.00 LATER THE PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS OF THEIR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES, BUT EACH TIME THE APPLY THE RECALL TO A VERY NARROW SELECTION OF MODELS, OF WHICH THIS AFOREMENTIONED VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. STRANDING A 19 Y/O GIRL IN A DARK PARKING LOT AT 9:30 AT NIGHT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A LESS FAVORABLE OUTCOME. HOW MANY OTHER UNFORTUNATES SUFFER BECAUSE OF A FAILURE ON THE PART OF HYUNDAI TO STEP UP AND FIX AN INEXPENSIVE PART.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-05
- VIN: KMHCG35C95U
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: RIM OF AT LEAST ONE TIRE HAS DISINTEGRATED TO THE POINT OF A HOLE THAT LETS THE AIR OUT OF THE TIRE. A THROUGH HOLE IN THE BODY OF THE RIM.
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHCG45C45U
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS TRAVELING (AND LIKELY SLIGHTLY BRAKING) ON A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEIZED UP, AND THEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND DASH STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND THE CAR FISH-TAILED AROUND. I CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRICADE AND ENDING UP FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC -- WHICH COULD HAVE KILLED ME AND THE DRIVER OF THE ONCOMING VEHICLE, WHO ALSO ENDED UP CRASHING. WEATHER / VISIBILITY AND ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND DRY, AND THERE WERE NO APPARENT O STRUCTIONS IN THE ROADWAY. AFTER THE CRASH, THE WHEELS MOVED NORMALLY AGAIN AND LOOKED UNAFFECTED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-15
- VIN: KMHCN46C56U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: "AIRBAG" INDICATOR CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED UP AND DIDN'T GO OUT. HAS BEEN ON FOR 3 MONTHS. THIS 2006 ACCENT THAT HAS THROWN THE B1448 CODE (OC SENSOR MAT DEFECT). A RECALL FOR THE HYUNDAI SONATA (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V161000) WHICH USES THE SAME COMPONENTS IN IT'S AIRBAG SENSORY SYSTEM HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SAME CODE. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED FOR THE ACCENT ON THIS SITE AND ARFC.ORG. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSOR RANGE FROM $800 - $1100. NOT ISSUING A RECALL FOR ALL VEHICLES USING THE SAME FAULTY COMPONENTS AS THE RECALLED SONATA IS COMPLETELY IMMORAL. RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-15
- VIN: KMHCG45C45U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-11
- VIN: KMHDN46D05U
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I WAS TAKING OFF THE SEAT BELT AND THE STRAP BENT SLIGHTLY WHILE RETRACTING. ONCE RETRACTED, I TRIED TO PULL IT OUT AGAIN BUT HAD TO USE MORE THAN NORMAL AS IT DID NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. NOW THE BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AT ALL.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-14
- VIN: KMHCG45C45U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE RPMS SURGED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THE CORRECT GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-04
- VIN: KMHCG45C75U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE POWER LOCKS STOP WORKING WHEN THE CAR IS IN THE OFF POSITION, WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON, IT START WORKING THE FUEL GAUGE GO UP AND DOWN FAST AND THE GO UP AGAIN AND STAY, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SOME TIMES, AT THE SAME TIME IN THE PANEL, THE BRAKE, TRUNK AND DOORS LIGHTS START FLASHING, THE CLOCK ON THE DASH VANISHES WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING AND THEN COMEBACK, I DO THAT FOR THE WHOLE TRIP, JUST WORRY THAT THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE...UPDATED 05-27-15 *BF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-02
- VIN: KMHCG35C75U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE BATTERY FROM DRAINING, THE FUSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED. WHEN THE FUSE FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS REMOVED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,500.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-08
- VIN: KMHCG35C75U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND MY CAR STOPS RUNNING WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT IN TO SECOND GEAR IT STALLED FOR ABOUT A MINUTE BEFORE I COULD START IT AGAIN IT DID THE SAME EXACT THING THE NEXT DAY ON 12-09-2014 WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND TRIED DOWN SHIFTING AND TODAY 12-10- 2014 ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK WENT TO DOWN SHIFTING AND MY 05 HYUNDAI ACCENT STOPS ON THE HIGH WAY TOOK ABOUT A MINUTE OR TWO BEFORE IT WOULD SHIFT OR START I WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE I TOOK MY CAR TO SHOP TO GET IT LOOKED AT THINKING IT WAS THE CLUTCH AND THE GUY AT THE REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WAS FINE.. IAM NOW WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING MY CAR OR TAKING MY 9 YEAR OLD SON ANYWHERE IN IT. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-24
- VIN: KMHCG45C25U
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: STOP LIGHT MALFUNCTION, TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK MALFUNCTION, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-14
- VIN: KMHCN4AC4AU
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY WAS WORN OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY STABILIZERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-29
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND ITS BEEN SURGING A LITTLE WHEN DRIVING CAN FEEL FORWARD VIBRATIONS AND THEN LETS GO AND DOSE IT AGAIN. THE INCIDENT OCCURED JUNE 30 2014 AND I WAS HEADED TO A STOP SIGN AND MY CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO PUSH IN CLUTCH AND PRESS BRAKES PRETTY HARD TO STOP THE CAR FROM TAKIN OFF ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE GAS. I DONT KNOW IF ITS THE THROTTLE SENSOR OR WHATS THE PROBLEM IS BUT THE CAR ALSO BEEN DRIVIN DIFFFERENTLY AROUND CORNERS LIKE THE REAR END SOMETHIN WRONG AND SEEN STATEMENTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE STATIN THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR CAR AS WELL. I HOPE YOU GUYS CAN HELP ME IF NOT I NEED A MECHANIC TO FIX THE CAR. *TR
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-10
- VIN: KMHCG45CX5U
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS UNAWARE THAT HYUNDAI HAD ISSUED A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BACK ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. MY CAR STARTED NOT WANTING TO LET ME SHIFT OUT OF PARK, AFTER I HAD APPLIED THE BRAKE TO DO SO. JUST LAST NIGHT OCTOBER 2, 2013. I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON AND NOT MY HEADLIGHTS, AND THE CAR WAS IN PARK, AND THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. I WILL ATTEMPT TO GET THIS FIXED AT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN ENTERPRISE, AL. I HOPE THEY WILL FIX THIS SAFETY ISSUE, AS I HAVE READED OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION HAVE HAD WITH THIS AND DEALERSHIPS HAVE REFUSED TO COMPLY AND FIX THIS FREE OF CHARGE. HOPEFULLY THE DEALERSHIP WILL FIX IT. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-01
- VIN: KMHCG35C05U
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE GEAR FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHCG35C05U
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE WHEELS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER AND STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,680.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-18
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN PERFECT WEATHER THE CAR SUDDENLY FISHTAILED AND THEN FLIPPED THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS THANKFULLY UNINJURED BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. IN INSPECTING THE CAR THE REAR WHEELS WOULD NOT MOVE SO IT WAS RULED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED UP. THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEING USED WHEN THIS HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND OUT OF THE BLUE. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-23
- VIN: KMHCG35C45U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: ON MAY 23D WHILE DRIVING FROM MY HOUSE IN DUTCHES COUNTY, NY ON I 87 & I 287 POT HOLES IN THE ROAD CAUSED A NOTICEABLE THUNK IN THE RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE. IN ADDITION THE HANDLING OF THE CAR WAS COMPROMISED CAUSING A SWAYING MOTION. I WAS TOLD BY THE HAUNDIE DEALERSHIP TO ABSOLUTELY NOT DRIVE THE CAR AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. UPON DEALER INSPECTION IT WAS STATED " PASS SIDE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM IS BROKEN IN HALF AND ALL OTHER CONTROL ARMS ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED"
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-18
- VIN: KMHCG35C95U
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THEM TO STAY DEPRESSED AND LIT UP UNTIL I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. NOW THEY WON'T EVEN COME BACK ON. I WAS ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SHIFTER AND IT WAS STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. I FOUND OUT THROUGH NHTSA THAT HYUNDAI RECALLED THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES FOR THESE SAME PROBLEMS BACK IN 2009. THEY SAID ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. I HAD ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM HYUNDAI TELL ME THAT THEY DON'T HONOR NHTSA RECALLS. THE DEALERS REFUSE TO REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY WON'T EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL. THE RECALL THAT BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009, CAMPAIGN 092, THE ARTICLE CITED TO CONTACT THIS PUERTO RICAN PHONE NUMBER 1-787-999-4310 BUT I CAN'T GET THROUGH. THE DEALERSHIPS ARE NOT VERY HELPFUL AT THIS POINT AND IN FACT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT ONE DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY RUDE AND STATED THAT HE WOULD NOT WORK WITH CORPORATE WHEN CORPORATE DECIDED TO BACK ME WITH THE RECALL. HE TOLD ME THAT SINCE MY CAR WAS HAVING THOSE ISSUES THAT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT HIS RECOMMENDATION WAS THAT THE DEALERSHIP HONOR THAT AND FIX MY VEHICLE, BUT THEY REFUSE. I HAVE NO WORKING BRAKE LIGHTS AND I NEED HELP IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THANK YOU. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-28
- VIN: KMHCG4C35U6
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND MY AUTOMATIC SHIFT IS STUCK IN PARK UNLESS I PRESS THE BUTTON IN THE SMALL HOLE LOCATED TO THE UPPER LEFT TO UNLOCK IT. I WAS INFORMED BY HYUNDAI THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A BROKEN SWITCH LOCATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THAT IT WAS CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT REGISTER WHEN I PRESSED IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR TOMORROW BUT IF THERE WAS A RECALL DONE ON OTHER VIN NUMBERS AND MINE ISN'T LISTED I'M GOING TO BE UPSET. *TR
2005 Hyundai Accent recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2005 Hyundai Accent.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
- Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.
Negative 2005 Hyundai Accent car reviews
Positive 2005 Hyundai Accent car reviews
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You should definitely consider buying this great economy car! It's fun to drive, has good ergonomics inside, and most notably, great passing power on the highway. I've been driving it for a month now and it has performed really well. If you're looking to save some money, the Accent is a great option as it can save you between 2-4k easily +Interest compared to the Honda Civic. The transmission shifts much better than anticipated and doesn't hunt for gears. Hill climbing has been a breeze so far. The trunk is surprisingly large for a car of this size. Hyundai has really stepped up their game and their products are now 80% as good as Honda and Toyota but cost less. Although the interior is a bit bland, it's still nice and comfortable.
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This is my 3rd Hyundai. It's always been a reliable choice for me, with excellent fuel economy. It's the perfect vehicle for my daily commute.
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I'm so glad to hear that you have no regrets about your purchase of the Accent! While it may not be a luxury car, it's certainly economical, reliable, and enjoyable to drive. It's amazing how much you can pack inside such a small car, and the spacious trunk storage is a definite plus. I can understand your frustration with the lack of an interior armrest and clock on the dash, but it sounds like those are minor inconveniences compared to the overall satisfaction you have with your little car. It's great to hear that it provides you with cheap and reliable transportation, and that you enjoy driving it!
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Great mileage! You won't believe it, but I've already put 5,000 miles on this car in just a few months and I'm averaging 32MPG. It's exactly what I need with gas prices expected to hit $2.50/Gal this summer. I'm really happy with the warranty and the low entry price.
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Great car! It has more power than I expected.
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2005 Hyundai Accent Problems | Kelley Blue Book
How reliable is the 2005 Hyundai Accent? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
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Tristin Lindgren 2024-11-14
I recently purchased my first foreign car and I must admit, it has been quite a challenge to learn all of its features. There are many buttons and levers on the steering column that can be overwhelming at first. Unfortunately, I had some warning lights come on and I wasn't sure how to turn them off or even what caused them to come on in the first place. It can be difficult to pull over and read the manual while driving, and there is a lot of information to remember. Additionally, some of the switches and knobs are not labeled, making it hard to know what they are for. For example, there is a warning light that I couldn't even begin to guess what it meant! Lastly, the gas tank is a bit small for my liking. Despite these challenges, I am determined to master all of the features and make the most of my new car. The seat belts can be a bit tricky to lock or unlock when the armrest is down, but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon.
Luigi Krajcik 2024-10-18
This seems like a great first car, but there are a few things to consider. The backseat is a bit small, and larger people may feel cramped in the front. Additionally, the gas mileage is only good if you stick to the highway. We're still trying to figure out why, but so far we're averaging just under 20mpg. The only other thing to note is that the vehicle doesn't have ABS brakes.
Roel Kris 2024-05-25
I've had my 2005 Accent for just over a year now and put over 20,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, my old Toyota finally gave up on me, and I needed a car as soon as possible for my pizza delivery job. I ended up getting this car because it was the only one I could get financed on. However, it didn't come with an owner's manual, and I've had to take it in for repairs three times already. Now, they're telling me that I have to change the timing belt every six months, which costs $500 each time. It's tough to afford this on a minimum wage job, and I'm feeling a bit of buyer's remorse.
Brad Turner 2024-05-21
Firstly, within the first 12,000 miles, I had to go to the dealership three times because of my spark plugs. Then, after about 10,000 more miles, I had to get them replaced again. Unfortunately, they didn't fix it right the first time. Secondly, I am still having problems. I just had my transmission fixed for 500 bucks, which was only covered in the extended warranty, and it's still not fixed. It tends to accelerate and drop speed between 60-75. I reported this to the dealership, but they have no idea what I am talking about, so I have to bring it back in. On a side note, my friend has the same car, and his driver's door doesn't lock anymore. Her boyfriend has a 2-door Accent (both '05), and his interior lights don't work.
Carmine Franecki 2024-05-08
I was a fairly new driver when I got this car, but unfortunately it just isn't the right fit for me. I had a great experience with my previous car, a Chevy Cavalier, so maybe I'm comparing them unfairly. However, I've noticed that the engine struggles to accelerate and the dashboard is quite plain and boring. Additionally, the Sony Explode system I installed makes the car vibrate excessively. As a tall person, I've found that the limited legroom in the backseat can be a challenge. Overall, I would only recommend this car as a starter vehicle for a young driver. The only positive aspect of this car is its impressive MPG of about 30. I'm eagerly looking forward to upgrading to my 2010 Chevy Silverado! Remember to support American-made cars.