2008 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (34), Visibility/Wiper (17), Service Brakes (12).
Key takeaways
- 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 | 34% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 17 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 12% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8% |
| Visibility | 7 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 6% |
| Structure | 6 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 5% |
| Engine | 4 | 4% |
| Seats | 3 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Hyundai Accent 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2008 Hyundai Accent 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2023-04-14
I have a 2008 Hyundai Accent. It only has 55,000 miles. However, the engine is failing. After doing reading, it is obvious that this vehicle has manufacturer engine defects. I am 81 years old. What do I do now. I did not want to purchase another vehicle. I would like Hyundai to replace this engine without co...
Unknown Or Other,electrical System - filed 2023-03-25
my car has been broken into twice in the past three months, with personal items being stolen each time: a child car seat, a child booster seat, an emergency inhaler medication for asthma, multiple charging cords, a bluetooth adapter system, and a workbag which contained medical equipment and scrubs and shoes. I need a ...
Air Bags - filed 2021-01-11
08 ACCENT GS, AIRBAG LIGHT ON WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT OR UNUSUAL DRIVING. ITS A SAFETY ISSUE. HYUNDAI SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS ISSUE SINCE MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.