Owners have filed 197 complaints
about the 1995 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA between 1995 and 2024.
The largest single group is the suspension.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 28 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Hyundai Accent. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
33% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 0
0% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Frontal
2829.2%
Front
1717.7%
Lower ARM
1616.7%
Coil Springs
99.4%
Automatic Transmission
88.3%
Windshield
77.3%
Foundation Components
66.3%
Latch
55.2%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
535.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
214.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
321.4%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
428.6%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 1995peak 12Sep 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 1995 Hyundai Accent
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE02055Opened 2 Jul 2002Closed 20 Dec 2002SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM
ON DECEMBER 18TH, 2002 HYUNDAI AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER, INC. (HYUNDAI) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT REGARDING APPROXIMATELY 47,000 1995 AND 1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT VEHICLES REGISTERED IN SALT BELT STATES.ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI, THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH AN INTERIOR PARTITION WALL.THE PARTITION WALL RESTRICTS THE COVERAGE OF PAINT TO THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CONTROL ARM.WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY THAT USE ROAD SALT FOR DE-ICING, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CORRODE OVER TIME.THIS CORROSION CAN LEAD TO PERFORATION AND CAN POSSI...
EA00001Opened 5 Jan 2000Closed 9 Mar 2001AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED
PE99046Opened 7 Jul 1999Closed 5 Jan 2000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED FATALITIES
ODI IS AWARE OF SEVEN FATALITIES OF CHILDREN (EXCLUDING CHILDREN IN REAR FACING CHILD SAFETY SEATS)THAT WERE CAUSED BY THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN MINOR OR MODERATE SEVERITY CRASHES INVOLVING MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE SEVEN FATALITIES OCCURRED IN PUERTO RICO.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS FORFURTHER INVESTIGATION.
PE97014Opened 4 Apr 1997Closed 26 Aug 1997AIR BAGS
AIR BAG EXHAUST FIRE
Recalls on the 1995 Hyundai Accent
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
02V341000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. DURING WINTER MONTHS, LARGE QUANTITIES OF SALT ARE USED TO DE-ICE ROADS. THIS ROAD SALT COULD RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
Risk: SEVERE CORROSION COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION AND POTENTIAL FRACTURE OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. IF THIS FRACTURE OCCURS, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMAINS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS THROUGH THE FORWARD LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT POINT AND THROUGH THE STRUT ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER WHEELHOUSE. REDUCED CONTROL OF THE FRONT WHEEL LOCATION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
98V245000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE ROAD SALT USED TO DE-ICE ROADS CAN RESULT IN CORROSION THAT CAUSES PITS TO FORM ON THE LOWER COIL OF THE FRONT SPRINGS ALLOWING CRACKS TO DEVELOP. THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE LOWER SPRING COIL.
Risk: IF THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKS, IT CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS SEATED POSITION, AND CAN CONTACT A TIRE. TIRE DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
96V113000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.
Risk: THE SHIFTED LOCATION CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
95V043000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.
Risk: CONTACT ABRADES AND DAMAGES THE INSULATION ONTHE HARNESS CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STALL. UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALLING INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
A PLASTIC SLIDER PIECE WITHIN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH IS MOVED FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM POSITION. THE LOW BEAM LAMPS GO OUT AS INTENDED, BUT THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS DO NOT COME ON.
Risk: THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE LIGHTING CAUSING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER ONCOMING MOTORISTS AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200314024,211 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain vehicles, road de-icing salt used during winter months may result in corrosion of the lower plate or the front lower control arm. Corrosion may proceed to the point where the lower plate becomes perforated and the front lower control arm fractures between its forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis. If the front lower control arm fractures, the wheel assembly may be allowed to move rearward in the wheel well opening during braking. Reduced control of the front wheel location may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealer will replace the front lower control arm.
Recall 199821025,575 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain vehicles, corrosion from winter road salt may cause pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs. These pits may allow cracks to develop, which can result in the breakage of the lower spring coil. If the front coil spring breaks, it may become displaced from its seated position and cause damage to a tire which in turn could result in loss of vehicle control. Correction: A spring guide will be installed which will prevent a broken coil from contacting and damaging a tire.
Recall 1995208165 units in Canada
Suspension
NOTE: ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. THE LEFT REAR AXLE CARRIER ON THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CASTING DEFECT WHICH COULD REDUCE THE INTEGRITY OF THIS PART. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND AXLE CARRIER REPLACED WHERE REQUIRED.
Recall 19950552,288 units in Canada
Electrical
NOTE: STANDARD TRANSMISSION VEHICLES. WHEN PRESSING AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH PEDAL, A BRACKET ON THE CLUTCH PEDAL LEVER MAY CONTACT THE ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS AND CAUSE ABRASION OF THE WIRING INSULATION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DAMAGED INSULATION MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE ENGINE CONTROL WIRING WHICH COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALL. CORRECTION: ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPOSITIONED TO ENSURE THAT CONTACT WITH THE BRACKET DOES NOT OCCUR.
Recall 1995011154 units in Canada
Electrical
NOTE: AIRBAG EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY. A PLASTIC SLIDER PIECE WITHIN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH MAY NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH IS MOVED FROM THE LOW BEAM TO THE HIGH BEAM POSITION. AS A RESULT THE LOW BEAM LAMPS ARE EXTIGUISHED AS INTENDED, BUT THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS ARE NOT ILLUMINATED. RETURNING THE SWITCH TO THE LOW BEAM POSITION WILL AGAIN ILLUMINATE THE LOW BEAMS. CORRECTION: TURN SIGNAL AND LIGHTING SWITCH ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES PRIOR TO FINAL SALE.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Pecatonica, ILCrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
LOWER CONTROL ARM RECALL NOTICE. *BF CONTROL ARM DROPPED DOWN CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER ACCIDENT, HOWEVER, HYUNDAI DISAGREES WITH THE CONCLUSION THAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10097378 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pecatonica, ILCrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL ARMS.*MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH CONTROL ARMS AFTER A MINOR CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER READING THE RECALL NOTICE IT WAS HIGHLY PROBABLE THAT THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL ARMS CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT OF THAT, THE CONSUMER FELT THAT HYUNDAI SHOULD REIMBURSE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1989.73 FOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS. *CB THE CONSUMERS CLAIM WAS DENIED, BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE CONTROL ARMS FOR ANALYSIS.
NHTSA complaint #10051765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesFortson, GACrashFire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THIS CAR HAD LESS THAN 40,000 MILES WHEN WE PURCHASED IT IN AUGUST, 2003. SINCE THAT TIME, BOTH OF THE FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, FORCING THE DRIVER TO OPEN THE CAR FROM THE BACK DOORS. THE COST OF REPAIR WILL BE OVER $200.
NHTSA complaint #10051098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottsdale, AZCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8018055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aurora, COCrash2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
DURING A COLLISION ACCIDENT, SEAT BELT HOLDING CAR SEAT (WITH 14 MONTH IN IT) RELEASED CAUSING CAR SEAT TO BE THROWN TO OTHER SIDE OF REAR, THERE WERE 2 INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #757814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aurora, COCrash2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
WHEN HIT BY OTHER VEHICLE, SEAT BELT HOLDING CAR SEAT (WITH 14 MONTH OLD IN IT) RELEASED CAUSING CAR SEAT TO BE THROWN TO OTHER SIDE OF REAR.
NHTSA complaint #757814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Warwick, NY
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 1995 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 98V245000 (Suspension) and 02V341000 (Suspension); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11612781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesAndrews, IN
WHEELS
RIM RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING TIRE TO GO FLAT.
NHTSA complaint #11003213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
I HAVE A 95 HYUNDAI ACCENT AND THE DOOR LATCH HAS BROKEN 2X IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. I FIND THAT TO BEE A LITTLE TO COINCIDENTAL.
NHTSA complaint #10218927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IN
EQUIPMENT
I HAVE A 95 HYUNDAI ACCENT AND THE DOOR LATCH HAS BROKEN 2X IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. I FIND THAT TO BEE A LITTLE TO COINCIDENTAL.
NHTSA complaint #10218927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scarborough, 00
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
HAVE OWNED THE 9195 ACCENT SINCE 2000. DRIVERS WINDOW HANDLE BROKE WITHIN 2 YEARS, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF WINDOW ASSEMBLY. OUTSIDE AND INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLES BROKE; MAKING GETTING IN AND OUT THE DRIVERS DOOR NOW IMPOSSIBLE UNLESS I PAY $300 TO HAVE THEM BOTH REPLACED AS WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE (WHICH THERE IS ENOUGH HANDLE LEFT TO AT LEAST GET IN THE CAR). I WILL NOT BE BUYING ANOTHER ACCENT IN FORESEEABLE FUTURE. CHEAP QUALITY ALL AROUND.
NHTSA complaint #10194067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,700 milesFreeport, MN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM CORRODED THROUGH AND BROKE. CAR WAS VERY UNSTABLE AND TIRES WORE DOWN FAST. THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS CONTROL ARM IT WAS CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V341000. SERVICE WAS DONE BY HYUNDAI IN 9/2003 AND PART CORRODED AND BROKE IN 1/2007. EITHER SERVICE WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY OR POOR QUALITY PARTS WERE USED.
NHTSA complaint #10183794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,990 milesCedarburg, WI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, A CRACKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE BEGAN TO RUB ON THE BACK OF THE WHEEL WELL DURING BRAKING. ON INSPECTION BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THERE WAS A RECALL (02V341000) REGARDING THE SUSPENSION, LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE SERVICE DEALER HAD INSPECTED THE CONTROL ARM FOR RUST AND APPLIED AN UNDERCOATING TO THE PART ON 8/12/2003. THE MANUFACTURER HAD PROVIDED THE RECALL NUMBERS TO THE CONTACT AND REFERRED THE ISSUE BACK TO THE SERVICE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY HAD PASSED FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT PART.
NHTSA complaint #10169422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,990 milesCedarburg, WI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, A CRACKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE BEGAN TO RUB ON THE BACK OF THE WHEEL WELL DURING BRAKING. ON INSPECTION BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE. THERE WAS A RECALL (02V341000) REGARDING THE SUSPENSION, LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE SERVICE DEALER HAD INSPECTED THE CONTROL ARM FOR RUST AND APPLIED AN UNDERCOATING TO THE PART ON 8/12/2003. THE MANUFACTURER HAD PROVIDED THE RECALL NUMBERS TO THE CONTACT AND REFERRED THE ISSUE BACK TO THE SERVICE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY HAD PASSED FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT PART.
NHTSA complaint #10169422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN 95V00300; HYUNDAI ISSUED A HIGH/LOW DIMMER SWITCH RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE LIGHTS CAME ON BY ITSELF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND THE HIGH BEAMS CAME ON UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VIN WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE.
NHTSA complaint #10113512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.
NHTSA complaint #10103311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION.
NHTSA complaint #10103311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pecatonica, ILCrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
LOWER CONTROL ARM RECALL NOTICE. *BF CONTROL ARM DROPPED DOWN CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER ACCIDENT, HOWEVER, HYUNDAI DISAGREES WITH THE CONCLUSION THAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10097378 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, VA
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
REQUEST LETTER OF APPROVAL TO HAVE AIR BAG LIGHT DISABLED AND REMOVED. (NAR) *PH
NHTSA complaint #10058099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesHerriman, UT
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
THE REAR SEATBELT LATCHES WILL NOT LATCH. WE DARE NOT PUT OUR KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT OF THIS CAR BECASUE IF ENOUGH "PULLING' OR 'TUGGING' OCCUR THE SEATBELT UNLATCHES ON THEIR OWN.
NHTSA complaint #10080987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,450 milesWyandanch, NY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS LOCKING THE DOORS AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DOORS DID NOT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK.
NHTSA complaint #10080175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dracut, MA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DURING SUMMER MONTHS, THE HIGH TEMPATURE EFFECTS MY 1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND. THIS PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE OR I HAVE TAKEN A LONG DRIVE, LIKE ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS EXAMINE THE TRANSMISSION AND TEST ALL THE SENSORS TWICE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10072582 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesFort Thomas, KY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CORRODED WITHOUT WARNING. RECALL 02V341000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM CORRODED DUE TO SALT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. RECALL 98V245000 WAS ALSO ISSUED.
NHTSA complaint #10055490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,000 milesWilliamsville, NY
SUSPENSION:REAR
WHILE HAVING THE RECALL FOR THE FRONT CONTROL ARM DONE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM THAT CONTROLS THE STEERING FOR THE REAR WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND REAR END OR FISH TAIL WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10053413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pecatonica, ILCrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL ARMS.*MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH CONTROL ARMS AFTER A MINOR CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER READING THE RECALL NOTICE IT WAS HIGHLY PROBABLE THAT THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL ARMS CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT OF THAT, THE CONSUMER FELT THAT HYUNDAI SHOULD REIMBURSE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1989.73 FOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS. *CB THE CONSUMERS CLAIM WAS DENIED, BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE CONTROL ARMS FOR ANALYSIS.
NHTSA complaint #10051765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesFortson, GACrashFire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THIS CAR HAD LESS THAN 40,000 MILES WHEN WE PURCHASED IT IN AUGUST, 2003. SINCE THAT TIME, BOTH OF THE FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, FORCING THE DRIVER TO OPEN THE CAR FROM THE BACK DOORS. THE COST OF REPAIR WILL BE OVER $200.
NHTSA complaint #10051098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rosedale, NY
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10050384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Childwold, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
QUESTIONS REGARDING VEHICLE RECALL.*MR THE VEHICLES UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ONLY FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. *PH *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10042711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Childwold, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
QUESTIONS REGARDING VEHICLE RECALL.*MR THE VEHICLES UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ONLY FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. *PH *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10042711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,000 milesUpper Marlboro, MD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL # 058 CONCERNING FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM: VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE , AND DESPITE A CRACK ALONG THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, THE ONLY ACTION WAS TO SPRAY A RUST RETARDANT ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL WORK WAS NOT COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE AND THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER OBLIGATED TO DO WORK FOR FREE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10042847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Poughkeepsie, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED, BECAUSE OF RUST. *PH THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT, WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT SHE WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND TO CALL BACK A T A LATER DATE. THE CONSUMER THEN WENT TO HAVE THE BRAKE SON THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BECAUSE OF A NOISE AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED HER THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSING. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY REPLACED BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
NHTSA complaint #10037855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.