2016 Hyundai Accent
Common Problems
Ranked from 44 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
7 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.
- 1
Airbag malfunction
24complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbag light comes on and off randomly or stays on, indicating potential malfunction.
- 2
Engine Failure Due to Oil Consumption Issues
14complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine failure.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Brake lights and ABS warning lights come on while stationary
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalBrake lights and ABS warning lights illuminate while the car is parked, causing confusion and potential safety concerns.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Electrical System Fire Under Hood
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system causes a fire under the hood, posing a significant safety risk while driving.
- 5
Engine Knocking and Unusual Noise
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a knocking sound and unusual noises, often requiring a complete engine replacement.
- 6
Steering Issues Leading to Loss of Control
7complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system fails, causing the steering wheel to lock up or the vehicle to lose control.
- 7
Check engine light on with no apparent issues
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe check engine light comes on but no specific issue is found upon diagnosis.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.