2004 Hyundai Accent: problems, recalls and reliability

“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2015

“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.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2015

“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”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2014

“The heater fan in the car would only work on high speed. It was a continual occurrence, therefore it was difficult to control the interior heat and defroster. It was repaired by replacing the speed control switch. The mechanic showed me what had failed on the switch were two receptacles where the metal was should have been solid but had gotten so hot that it had melted and there was no longer a connection. I felt compelled to report this as it concerned me that it may cause a fire. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2010

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai accent purchased january 2006. While driving she heard a loud scraping noise. An independent mechanic stated that the entire lower control arm failed because the bolts that kept the lower control arm secure became loose. The manufacturer was contacted, but they refused liability. Repairs were made at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was 92,000. The current mileage was 93,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2009

“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai accent. While driving 55 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers loosened and disconnected from the arm. The dealer tightened the wiper nuts and instructed the contact to not use the wipers during heavy rain or snow because they cannot modify the wipers each time they become loose. The contact feels that the wipers are unsafe because they can become loose at any time and cause limited visibility while driving. The current mileage was 34,000 and failure mileage was 4,000. 2/21/10 updated 03/02/10”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2009

“I am the owner of a 2004 hyundai accent. There is a small hook that has become detached from underneath the floormat on the driver's side. There is a small hole in the floormat that is supposed to keep the floormat in place. Because the small hook has become detached the small hole in the floormat slides of the hook thereby causing the floormat to move forward. I have not experienced any unintended acceleration, but I think this could become a problem. I don't know if this is a similar problem toyota has experience in some of their vehicles, but I thought it should be brought to your attention. *tr”Owner report · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Jan 2007