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1995 Hyundai AccentProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 142 owner complaints about the 1995 Hyundai Accent, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.0× the Accent median · #1 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints14251 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage87kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Hyundai Accent has problems

142 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension543
Air bags3226
Power train160
Visibility111
Electrical system112
Structure90
Service brakes, hydraulic81
Latches/locks/linkages61
Exterior lighting60
10 other systems284

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1995 Hyundai Accent recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 02V-341 · Dec 20, 2002 · 46,828 vehicles

Risk. SEVERE CORROSION COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION AND POTENTIAL FRACTURE OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Springs: coil springs

Recall 98V-245 · Oct 6, 1998 · 64,967 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKS, IT CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS SEATED POSITION, AND CAN CONTACT A TIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 96V-113 · Jul 1, 1996 · 23,070 vehicles

Risk. THE SHIFTED LOCATION CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: interior/under dash

Recall 95V-043 · Mar 3, 1995 · 5,306 vehicles

Risk. CONTACT ABRADES AND DAMAGES THE INSULATION ONTHE HARNESS CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STALL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch

Recall 95V-003 · Jan 20, 1995 · 1,638 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE LIGHTING CAUSING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER ONCOMING MOTORISTS AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Accent year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accent median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Hyundai Accent, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATEDEA00001 · closed Mar 9, 2001
    No recall
  2. FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMPE02055 · closed Dec 20, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-341
  3. AIR BAG EXHAUST FIREPE97014 · closed Aug 26, 1997
    No recall
  4. PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED FATALITIESPE99046 · closed Jan 5, 2000
    No recall
In owners' words

What Accent owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11612781 · Sep 5, 2024
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…
Complaint 10183794 · Feb 28, 2007 · 134,700 miles
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…
Complaint 10169422 · Sep 27, 2006 · 86,990 miles

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