1995 Hyundai Accent
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1995 Hyundai Accent. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. Owner notification will begin on june 10, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. tire damage can result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.
The engine control module wiring harness under the instrument panel can be contacted by the clutch pedal assembly when the clutch IS engaged.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine control wiring harness to determine if it has been damaged and reposition the harness so that contact with the clutch pedal lever will not occur.
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 and remedy
Risk
This condition will result in inadequate lighting causing a visibility problem for the driver and other oncoming motorists and an accident can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the headlamp dimmer switch assembly.
Owner complaints
142 complaints31 involved a crash1 involved a fire27 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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…
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.
- Wheels
Rim rusted through causing tire to go flat.
- Equipment · 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. *tr
- 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…
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. *ak
- 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. *nm
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm · 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…
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.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
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. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · 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. *Ak
- 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. *tt
- Air bags › On-off switch assembly
Request letter of approval to have air bag light disabled and removed. (nar) *ph *cb
- 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. *la
- 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. *ak
- 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. *ak
- 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. *sc
- 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. *Ak
- 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…
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.*jb
- 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. *la
- 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. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm · 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
- 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…
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.*ak
- 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…
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. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission was leaking fluid. Dealer notified. Please provided further information. *nlm
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Consumer received recall notice# 02v341000 concerning front lower control arm corrosion. consumer called the dealer to make an appointment but the parts were not available. the vehicle was not drivable because the control arm were worn out. *ak *ph *nlm
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
The front control arm broke while driving. please provide details. *ph
- Power train › Manual transmission
Consumer states that the vehicle IS a five speed. The only gears that operate properly are first, second and reverse. Please provide any further information. *ph
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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…
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 possibly fracture between the front and rear pivot points of the arm.such a fracture limits the front suspension's ability to control front to back movement of the wheel.under braking, the front wheel can contact the wheelhouse.all known failures have occurred in salt belt states.vehicles will be inspected for lower control arm corrosion damage and, if damaged, the arms will be replaced.
- Passenger air bag related
There is no summary currently available
- 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.
- Air bag exhaust fire
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10010525Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble code p0711, p0712 and p0713.
- 10003499Campaign 058 . Customer notification. Lower control arm inspection/replacement.
- 10003280Lower control arm inspection/replacement. Road salt may result in corrosion of the front lower control arms. Severe corrosion may result in perforation of the front lower control arm.
- 633884Subject regarding diagnostic guide for clifford and dei security system.
- 615629Some vehicles may exhibit shifting or cracking in the underbody left and / or right lower arm mounting members.
- 600382Experiencing a ticking/collapsed lash adjuster condition.
- 54112Service procedures and information on window adjustment.
- 52651Hds adapter cable HY02 installation procedure.
- 52650Tiburon/accent rear spoiler center high mounted stop lamp.
- 51906Radio removal and installation for accent.
- 51905Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch.
- 51902Engine mount bracket torque specification (shop manual correction).
- 51899Accent brake booster check valve (shop manual correction).
- 51898Power steering reservoir mounting bracket design change.
- 51307The cylinder head torque sequence for in-line 4 cylinder engines noted in the listed shop manuals IS incorrect.
- 50576Improved reverse gear shift quality.
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