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2010 Hyundai Accent
Common Problems

Ranked from 61 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake light failure due to faulty brake light switch

    16complaints
    High severityOther

    Brake lights fail to illuminate due to a faulty brake light switch, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Driver's side sun visor hinge failure causing visibility obstruction

    15complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The driver's side sun visor hinge breaks, causing the visor to fall down and obstruct the driver's view while driving.

  3. 3

    Engine stalling and power loss due to ignition system failure

    9complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls or loses power while driving due to faulty ignition cables, spark plugs, or timing belt failure.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Airbag system failure causing non-deployment

    8complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The airbag system fails to deploy during collisions or malfunctions randomly, with airbag warning lights illuminating and no error codes detected.

  5. 5

    Brake system sensitivity and ABS malfunction causing unsafe stopping

    8complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The brake system becomes overly sensitive or the ABS malfunctions, causing the car to jerk or fail to stop properly, especially in wet or cold conditions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Electrical system faults causing burning smell and smoke

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Electrical system malfunctions cause burning smells, smoke from the steering column, and potential fire hazards.

  7. 7

    Defective Kumho tires causing rapid wear and air loss

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Kumho tires on the vehicle exhibit premature cracking and air pressure loss, leading to unsafe driving conditions.

  8. 8

    Front suspension and motor mounts causing vibration and shudder

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The front suspension and motor mounts cause noticeable vibration and shudder while idling or decelerating.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Steering system failure causing fluid leak and loss of control

    2complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    Steering system failure causes fluid leakage and loss of steering control, leading to near-collisions.

Other years & sources

2016 Hyundai AccentAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.