2005 Hyundai Accent: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 49 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is exterior lighting (17% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jun 2020
“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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2020
“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)”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2019
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“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”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2019
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2019
“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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2017
“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.”Owner report · Wheels · Jul 2017
“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.”Owner report · Wheels · May 2017
“"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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2015
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
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Is the 2005 Hyundai Accent reliable?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2005 Hyundai Accent. The most complained-about area is exterior lighting (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Hyundai Accent problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 66,000 miles or less.
Does the 2005 Hyundai Accent have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.