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Apr 23, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 67,505 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD AT REGULAR SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE OCTOBER 2017. THE LATEST INCIDENT ON 4/23/2018.

Apr 23, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 67,505 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD AT REGULAR SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE OCTOBER 2017. THE LATEST INCIDENT ON 4/23/2018.

Aug 15, 2016 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A SEVERE VIBRATION WAS FELT FROM THE REAR WHEELS. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND OBSERVED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR RE...

Aug 15, 2016 Suspension 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A SEVERE VIBRATION WAS FELT FROM THE REAR WHEELS. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND OBSERVED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR RE...

Nov 30, 2015 Air Bags Crash Fire 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON 11/29/2015 DRIVING ON PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE GOING 60-65 MPH VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED. IMPACT TOTALED CAR. HOOD CRUMBLED UP, HEADLIGHT WITH COMPLETE HOUSING DESTROYED, RADIATOR SPILLED FLUID, ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MY HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. NO WEATHER ISSUES. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ARO...

Nov 30, 2015 Air Bags Crash Fire 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON 11/29/2015 DRIVING ON PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE GOING 60-65 MPH VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED. IMPACT TOTALED CAR. HOOD CRUMBLED UP, HEADLIGHT WITH COMPLETE HOUSING DESTROYED, RADIATOR SPILLED FLUID, ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MY HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. NO WEATHER ISSUES. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ARO...

Aug 7, 2015 Steering

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 T...

Aug 7, 2015 Steering

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 T...

Jul 9, 2015 Air Bags Crash 82,000 mi

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...

Jul 9, 2015 Air Bags Crash 82,000 mi

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...

Oct 9, 2014 Air Bags 32,000 mi

WIFE, 64,WAS DRIVING OUR ONE-OWNER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL ON PRIVATE ROAD APPROX 15 MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OF ANY SORT TO VEHICLE. WIFE WAS BADLY BRUISED ON ARMS AND FACE AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED BY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER WHEN BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT SH...

Oct 9, 2014 Steering 32,000 mi

WIFE, 64,WAS DRIVING OUR ONE-OWNER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL ON PRIVATE ROAD APPROX 15 MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OF ANY SORT TO VEHICLE. WIFE WAS BADLY BRUISED ON ARMS AND FACE AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED BY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER WHEN BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT SH...

Oct 9, 2014 Visibility/wiper 32,000 mi

WIFE, 64,WAS DRIVING OUR ONE-OWNER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL ON PRIVATE ROAD APPROX 15 MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OF ANY SORT TO VEHICLE. WIFE WAS BADLY BRUISED ON ARMS AND FACE AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED BY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER WHEN BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT SH...

Oct 9, 2014 Air Bags 32,000 mi

WIFE, 64,WAS DRIVING OUR ONE-OWNER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL ON PRIVATE ROAD APPROX 15 MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OF ANY SORT TO VEHICLE. WIFE WAS BADLY BRUISED ON ARMS AND FACE AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED BY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER WHEN BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT SH...

Oct 9, 2014 Steering 32,000 mi

WIFE, 64,WAS DRIVING OUR ONE-OWNER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL ON PRIVATE ROAD APPROX 15 MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OF ANY SORT TO VEHICLE. WIFE WAS BADLY BRUISED ON ARMS AND FACE AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED BY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER WHEN BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT SH...

Oct 9, 2014 Visibility/wiper 32,000 mi

WIFE, 64,WAS DRIVING OUR ONE-OWNER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL ON PRIVATE ROAD APPROX 15 MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OF ANY SORT TO VEHICLE. WIFE WAS BADLY BRUISED ON ARMS AND FACE AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED BY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER WHEN BAGS DEPLOYED. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT SH...

Jul 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

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

Jul 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

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

Sep 25, 2012 Steering 2,466 mi

AT 2,466 MILES, CAR PULLS TO RIGHT, AND IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD STEADY WHEN TURNING AT HIGH SPEEDS. TAKEN TO BURLINGAME HYUNDAI DEALER FOR REPAIR. TIRES WERE ROTATED. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. AT 4,782 MILES CAR WAS BROUGHT IN AGAIN FOR STEERING DIFFICULTY, FEELS LIKE THERE IS A TIRE GOING FLAT. FOUND ...

Sep 25, 2012 Wheels 2,466 mi

AT 2,466 MILES, CAR PULLS TO RIGHT, AND IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD STEADY WHEN TURNING AT HIGH SPEEDS. TAKEN TO BURLINGAME HYUNDAI DEALER FOR REPAIR. TIRES WERE ROTATED. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. AT 4,782 MILES CAR WAS BROUGHT IN AGAIN FOR STEERING DIFFICULTY, FEELS LIKE THERE IS A TIRE GOING FLAT. FOUND ...

Sep 25, 2012 Steering 2,466 mi

AT 2,466 MILES, CAR PULLS TO RIGHT, AND IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD STEADY WHEN TURNING AT HIGH SPEEDS. TAKEN TO BURLINGAME HYUNDAI DEALER FOR REPAIR. TIRES WERE ROTATED. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. AT 4,782 MILES CAR WAS BROUGHT IN AGAIN FOR STEERING DIFFICULTY, FEELS LIKE THERE IS A TIRE GOING FLAT. FOUND ...

Sep 25, 2012 Wheels 2,466 mi

AT 2,466 MILES, CAR PULLS TO RIGHT, AND IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD STEADY WHEN TURNING AT HIGH SPEEDS. TAKEN TO BURLINGAME HYUNDAI DEALER FOR REPAIR. TIRES WERE ROTATED. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. AT 4,782 MILES CAR WAS BROUGHT IN AGAIN FOR STEERING DIFFICULTY, FEELS LIKE THERE IS A TIRE GOING FLAT. FOUND ...

Feb 4, 2011 Electrical System 85,000 mi

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 M...

Feb 4, 2011 Visibility 85,000 mi

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 M...

Feb 4, 2011 Electrical System 85,000 mi

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 M...

Feb 4, 2011 Visibility 85,000 mi

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 M...

Jun 30, 2010 Power Train 36,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS THE TRANSMISSION HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT ISSUES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL RANDOMLY SLAM INTO A LOWER GEAR OR WILL GET STUCK IN A GEAR. THIS CAUSES SAFETY ISSUES DURING WINTER DRIVING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AT TIMES WHEN SHIFTING. ...

Jun 30, 2010 Power Train 36,000 mi

I OWN A 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS THE TRANSMISSION HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT ISSUES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL RANDOMLY SLAM INTO A LOWER GEAR OR WILL GET STUCK IN A GEAR. THIS CAUSES SAFETY ISSUES DURING WINTER DRIVING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AT TIMES WHEN SHIFTING. ...

Feb 12, 2010 Equipment

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 S...

Feb 12, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

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 S...

Feb 12, 2010 Equipment

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 S...

Feb 12, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

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 S...

Dec 30, 2009 Suspension 92,000 mi

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 R...

Dec 30, 2009 Suspension 92,000 mi

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 R...

May 15, 2009 Visibility 4,000 mi

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 ...

May 15, 2009 Visibility 4,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,069 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR BACK IN 2003 FROM A DEALERSHIP UP IN NEW YORK CITY. HYUNDAI OF MANHATTAN,I WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM. WITH THE CAR. THEN FIRST IN WAS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS.THAT AFFECT THE TRANSMISSION, AND THEN WITH THE CAR BLOWING OXYGEN SENSORS, AND THEN WITH THE MANIFOLD SYSTEMS THE PROBLEM...

Jan 31, 2009 Electrical System 71,069 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR BACK IN 2003 FROM A DEALERSHIP UP IN NEW YORK CITY. HYUNDAI OF MANHATTAN,I WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM. WITH THE CAR. THEN FIRST IN WAS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS.THAT AFFECT THE TRANSMISSION, AND THEN WITH THE CAR BLOWING OXYGEN SENSORS, AND THEN WITH THE MANIFOLD SYSTEMS THE PROBLEM...

Jan 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,069 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR BACK IN 2003 FROM A DEALERSHIP UP IN NEW YORK CITY. HYUNDAI OF MANHATTAN,I WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM. WITH THE CAR. THEN FIRST IN WAS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS.THAT AFFECT THE TRANSMISSION, AND THEN WITH THE CAR BLOWING OXYGEN SENSORS, AND THEN WITH THE MANIFOLD SYSTEMS THE PROBLEM...

Jan 31, 2009 Electrical System 71,069 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR BACK IN 2003 FROM A DEALERSHIP UP IN NEW YORK CITY. HYUNDAI OF MANHATTAN,I WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM. WITH THE CAR. THEN FIRST IN WAS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS.THAT AFFECT THE TRANSMISSION, AND THEN WITH THE CAR BLOWING OXYGEN SENSORS, AND THEN WITH THE MANIFOLD SYSTEMS THE PROBLEM...

Oct 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire 46,000 mi

AN ACCIDENT OCCURED (COLLISION) WITH MY 2004 HYUNDIA ACCENT. IMMEDIATELY A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE BURNED THROUGH THE FIREWALL INTO THE FRONT SEAT OF THE CAR. THE GAS LINE SHUT OFF SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS AND THE FIRE WALL SHOULD HAVE STOPPED IT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED. *NM

Oct 22, 2006 Structure Crash Fire 46,000 mi

AN ACCIDENT OCCURED (COLLISION) WITH MY 2004 HYUNDIA ACCENT. IMMEDIATELY A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE BURNED THROUGH THE FIREWALL INTO THE FRONT SEAT OF THE CAR. THE GAS LINE SHUT OFF SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS AND THE FIRE WALL SHOULD HAVE STOPPED IT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED. *NM

Oct 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire 46,000 mi

AN ACCIDENT OCCURED (COLLISION) WITH MY 2004 HYUNDIA ACCENT. IMMEDIATELY A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE BURNED THROUGH THE FIREWALL INTO THE FRONT SEAT OF THE CAR. THE GAS LINE SHUT OFF SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS AND THE FIRE WALL SHOULD HAVE STOPPED IT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED. *NM

Oct 22, 2006 Structure Crash Fire 46,000 mi

AN ACCIDENT OCCURED (COLLISION) WITH MY 2004 HYUNDIA ACCENT. IMMEDIATELY A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE BURNED THROUGH THE FIREWALL INTO THE FRONT SEAT OF THE CAR. THE GAS LINE SHUT OFF SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS AND THE FIRE WALL SHOULD HAVE STOPPED IT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS KILLED. *NM

Oct 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,900 mi

THE INBOARD PAD OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THIS CAUSED THE ROTOR TO BE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE WARRANTY INSTRUCTIONS (BRAKE INSPECTION EVERY 7500 MILE AND ADJUSTED IF NECESSARY) UPON VISUAL INSPECTION (MOST RECENT WAS 06-2006) THERE WAS NO EXCESSIVE ...

Oct 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 39,900 mi

THE INBOARD PAD OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THIS CAUSED THE ROTOR TO BE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE WARRANTY INSTRUCTIONS (BRAKE INSPECTION EVERY 7500 MILE AND ADJUSTED IF NECESSARY) UPON VISUAL INSPECTION (MOST RECENT WAS 06-2006) THERE WAS NO EXCESSIVE ...

Aug 22, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO OVERDRIVE WHILE TRYING TO PASS, DECELERATED FROM 65 TO 35, WENT IN NEUTRAL, THEN INTO A NORMAL GEAR. *NM

Aug 22, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO OVERDRIVE WHILE TRYING TO PASS, DECELERATED FROM 65 TO 35, WENT IN NEUTRAL, THEN INTO A NORMAL GEAR. *NM

May 23, 2006 Air Bags Crash 16,000 mi

INVOLVED IN T-BONE TYPE COLLISION. I WAS STRUCK ON DRIVER'S SIDE ( T- BONE).WHILE PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. SHE WAS GOING AT LEAST 30-35 MPH. FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MY HEAD STRUCK WINDOW. COLLISION RESULTED IN MY CAR BEING TOTALED. *NM

May 23, 2006 Air Bags Crash 16,000 mi

INVOLVED IN T-BONE TYPE COLLISION. I WAS STRUCK ON DRIVER'S SIDE ( T- BONE).WHILE PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. SHE WAS GOING AT LEAST 30-35 MPH. FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MY HEAD STRUCK WINDOW. COLLISION RESULTED IN MY CAR BEING TOTALED. *NM

Mar 16, 2006 Air Bags Crash 47,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE AND THE INSURANCE AGENCY DEEMED THE VEHICLE...

Mar 16, 2006 Air Bags Crash 47,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE AND THE INSURANCE AGENCY DEEMED THE VEHICLE...

Oct 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM REAR BRAKE DRUMS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD. DEALERSHIP (RELIABLE IMPORTS, SPRINGFIELD, MO) UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO FIND OR DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. ON PERSONAL INSPECTION BY MYSELF, FOUND THAT WHEN ROTATING THE REAR WHEELS BY HAND WITH BRAKES PA...

Oct 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM REAR BRAKE DRUMS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD. DEALERSHIP (RELIABLE IMPORTS, SPRINGFIELD, MO) UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO FIND OR DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. ON PERSONAL INSPECTION BY MYSELF, FOUND THAT WHEN ROTATING THE REAR WHEELS BY HAND WITH BRAKES PA...

Aug 4, 2005 Power Train 43,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE, EVER TIME IT WENT OVER 10 MPH IT LUGGED BACK AND THEN WENT FORWARD. BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH 42K MILES AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO KEEL THE CAR TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION OR CHANGE A PART.

Aug 4, 2005 Power Train 43,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE, EVER TIME IT WENT OVER 10 MPH IT LUGGED BACK AND THEN WENT FORWARD. BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH 42K MILES AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO KEEL THE CAR TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION OR CHANGE A PART.

May 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other Crash 10,020 mi

1) DRIVING ON A HILLY, TWISTY ROAD. WHILE APPROACHING A DOWNHILL TURN IN THE ROAD, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE TACH DROPPED TO "0" AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. SINCE THE ENGINE WAS NO LONGER RUNNING, I LOST MY POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES SUDDENLY. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WENT OFF THE ROA...

May 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other Crash 10,020 mi

1) DRIVING ON A HILLY, TWISTY ROAD. WHILE APPROACHING A DOWNHILL TURN IN THE ROAD, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE TACH DROPPED TO "0" AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. SINCE THE ENGINE WAS NO LONGER RUNNING, I LOST MY POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES SUDDENLY. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WENT OFF THE ROA...

Mar 29, 2005 Tires

THE COMBINATION OF SMALL TIRES AND SOFT SUSPENSION CAUSES A SEVER BODY ROLL PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. IT GOT WORSE AS MY TIRES STARTED TO SHOW SOME WEAR.

Mar 29, 2005 Tires

THE COMBINATION OF SMALL TIRES AND SOFT SUSPENSION CAUSES A SEVER BODY ROLL PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT. IT GOT WORSE AS MY TIRES STARTED TO SHOW SOME WEAR.

Mar 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 6,733 mi

2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS OF BRAKE FAILURE, ONE RESULTING IN VEHICLE VEERING INTO A CREEK.*MR *NM

Mar 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 6,733 mi

2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS OF BRAKE FAILURE, ONE RESULTING IN VEHICLE VEERING INTO A CREEK.*MR *NM

Jan 27, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED THE FIRST TIME CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO GAS FLOODING. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED AGAIN SHE WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO AIR ENTERING THE CLUTCH. CURRENTLY, IT HAPPENED A THIRD TIME.*AK

Jan 27, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED THE FIRST TIME CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO GAS FLOODING. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME. WHEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED AGAIN SHE WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO AIR ENTERING THE CLUTCH. CURRENTLY, IT HAPPENED A THIRD TIME.*AK

Nov 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash

2003 ACCENT WENT OVER RAILROAD TRACKS HIT A BUMP AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED,WENT TO DEALER HE SAID THE SENSOR ON BOTTOM OF CAR GOT SCRAPED THAT IS WHY THEY DEPLOYED,FACE,ARM AND CHEST BRUISES.*AK

Nov 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash

2003 ACCENT WENT OVER RAILROAD TRACKS HIT A BUMP AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED,WENT TO DEALER HE SAID THE SENSOR ON BOTTOM OF CAR GOT SCRAPED THAT IS WHY THEY DEPLOYED,FACE,ARM AND CHEST BRUISES.*AK

Nov 5, 2004 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH BE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. *NM THE CONSUMER HAD TO MOVE THE SEAT UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE ROAD. *TC

Nov 5, 2004 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH BE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. *NM THE CONSUMER HAD TO MOVE THE SEAT UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE ROAD. *TC

Oct 13, 2004 Air Bags Crash 8,500 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I T-BONED A CAR THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME GOING APPX. 35 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 13, 2004 Air Bags Crash 8,500 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I T-BONED A CAR THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME GOING APPX. 35 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 11, 2004 Steering 66 mi

HYUNDAI ACCENT 2004. BOUGHT THE CAR LATE FEB 2004. CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT FROM DAY ONE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DROVE IT AND ADMITS IT PULLS TO THE LEFT AND SAID IT IS JUST THE WAY THE ROAD GOES. PROBLEM GOT WORSE AND TOOK TO THE DEALER OCT. 2004. THEY KEPT THE CAR A DAY AND A HALF AND TRIED S...

Oct 11, 2004 Steering 66 mi

HYUNDAI ACCENT 2004. BOUGHT THE CAR LATE FEB 2004. CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT FROM DAY ONE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DROVE IT AND ADMITS IT PULLS TO THE LEFT AND SAID IT IS JUST THE WAY THE ROAD GOES. PROBLEM GOT WORSE AND TOOK TO THE DEALER OCT. 2004. THEY KEPT THE CAR A DAY AND A HALF AND TRIED S...

Sep 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 5,700 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER BEING STRUCK. MANUFACTURER AGREED TO SEND A REPRESENTATIVE.*AK *TC

Sep 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 5,700 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER BEING STRUCK. MANUFACTURER AGREED TO SEND A REPRESENTATIVE.*AK *TC

May 11, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ,AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET, AND RESET IT, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK

May 11, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ,AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET, AND RESET IT, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Tires

I PURCHASED HYUNDAI ACCENT 4DR COUPE AND WAS SURPRISED AT THE INSTABILITY CAUSED BY THE TINY TIRES IT COMES EQUIPPED WITH. I WAS FURTHER DISTURB WHEN I DISCOVERED THAT HYUNDAI WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND PUT LARGER WHEELS AND TIRES ONT HE GT VERSION FO THIS CAR TO INCREASE STABILITY. THE BASIC C...

Mar 31, 2004 Tires

I PURCHASED HYUNDAI ACCENT 4DR COUPE AND WAS SURPRISED AT THE INSTABILITY CAUSED BY THE TINY TIRES IT COMES EQUIPPED WITH. I WAS FURTHER DISTURB WHEN I DISCOVERED THAT HYUNDAI WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND PUT LARGER WHEELS AND TIRES ONT HE GT VERSION FO THIS CAR TO INCREASE STABILITY. THE BASIC C...

Feb 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TIMING PULLEY BECAME DISMOUNTED FROM CRANKSHAFT - RESULT IS ENGINE REPLACEMENT

Feb 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TIMING PULLEY BECAME DISMOUNTED FROM CRANKSHAFT - RESULT IS ENGINE REPLACEMENT