2004 Hyundai Accent recalls & problems
The 2004 Hyundai Accent has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 33 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints33filed by owners
Crashes · fires11 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths15 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2004 Hyundai Accent.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2004 Hyundai Accent 2-DR. w/SAB
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
2004 Hyundai Accent 4-DR. w/SAB
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags Frontal; Side/window | 10 | 31,000 mi |
| Power train Automatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) | 5 | — |
| Steering | 4 | 2,466 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Drum | 3 | 12,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine; Exhaust system | 2 | — |
| Tires | 2 | — |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Visibility Windshield wiper/washer; Defroster/defogger/hvac system | 2 | — |
| Suspension Front › Control arm › Lower arm; Rear | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 1 | — |
| Structure Frame and members | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Apr 23, 2018 · 67,505 milesVehicle speed control
SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD AT REGULAR SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE OCTOBER 2017. THE LATEST INCIDENT ON 4/23/2018. - Aug 15, 2016 · 95,000 milesSuspension › Rear
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A SEVERE VIBRATION WAS FELT FROM THE REAR WHEELS. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND OBSERVED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 10/06/16*LJ *TR - Nov 29, 2015 · 79,000 miles · crash · fireAir bags
TAKATA RECALL ON 11/29/2015 DRIVING ON PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE GOING 60-65 MPH VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED. IMPACT TOTALED CAR. HOOD CRUMBLED UP, HEADLIGHT WITH COMPLETE HOUSING DESTROYED, RADIATOR SPILLED FLUID, ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MY HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. NO WEATHER ISSUES. ACCIDENT OCCURRED AROUND 12:30 PM. POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND CAR TOWED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. - Apr 9, 2015Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE AN UNKNOWN PART WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. - Jul 7, 2015 · 82,000 miles · crash · 1 injuryAir bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS ON THE ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHICH AIR BAG CAUSED THE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. - Sep 29, 2014 · 32,000 miles · 1 injuryAir bags
WIFE, 64,WAS DRIVING OUR ONE-OWNER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL ON PRIVATE ROAD APPROX 15 MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OF ANY SORT TO VEHICLE. WIFE WAS BADLY BRUISED ON ARMS AND FACE AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED BY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER WHEN BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT SHE WAS NOT ON BUSY STREET OR ON INTERSTATE AS THIS WOULD HAVE CERTAINLY RESULTED IN A WRECK WITH SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH. LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP (PERKINS MOTORS, COLORADO SPRINGS) REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. HYUNDAI HQ CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTED TO "SENDING US A PACKET OF PAPERWORK TO BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED TO THEM BY US AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO US IN 6 TO 8 WEEKS ONCE IT WAS… - Jul 22, 2014 · 30,000 miles · crash · 1 injuryAir bags
WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP THE DRIVER WAS DISTRACTED BY CHILDREN PLAYING IN STREET. THE DRIVER VEERED RIGHT STRIKING A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL. *JS - Dec 13, 2004 · 2,466 milesSteering
AT 2,466 MILES, CAR PULLS TO RIGHT, AND IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD STEADY WHEN TURNING AT HIGH SPEEDS. TAKEN TO BURLINGAME HYUNDAI DEALER FOR REPAIR. TIRES WERE ROTATED. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. AT 4,782 MILES CAR WAS BROUGHT IN AGAIN FOR STEERING DIFFICULTY, FEELS LIKE THERE IS A TIRE GOING FLAT. FOUND THAT LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS BENT. TIRES ROTATED AGAIN, BENT WHEEL ON LEFT REAR, REPLACEMENT PART ORDERED. (UNDER WARRANTY) AT 5,393 MILES, CAR SHAKES AT ANY SPEED. BENT WHEEL WILL NOT BALANCE. REPLACEMENT PART SUPPOSEDLY PUT ON CAR. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. AT 25,616 MILES CAR TAKEN TO SAN FRANCISCO HYUNDAI FOR MULTI-POINT INSPECTION. DEALER RECOMMENDED 2 NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT. AT 25,797 MILES, CAR…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.