2005 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- Fewer complaints than other years 18th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 18th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (15 complaints, 31%), typically at around 56,500 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 49owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Hyundai Accent problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 31% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 27% | 68,299 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 16% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 14% | 68,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 14% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 6% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% | 54,783 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 20,150 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 150 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 68,299 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 68,299 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 44,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 49,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Hyundai Accent recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the doors could no longer be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows in order to let herself out of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the…
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driverâs and passengerâs side brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an…
For some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes it does it then it stops and acts normal then it does it again meanwhile im also having problems with the sterring wheel i had it checked a couple times and everything seems fine it has fluids but it gets stuck while im driving…
Takata recall.. For some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes everytime that happens my steering wheel locks on me ive had to change my disk and caliber on my car in only a week 3 times because for some reason its been scratching my brakes and rotors and it messed up a…
Receive an recall on my vehicle concerning brakes lights, but i bought the car on the year of our lord 2007 and the dealer no longer exist. What can i do in such a case to correct the default.
Other Hyundai Accent years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 Accent | 16 | 4 |
| 2020 Accent | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 Accent | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 Accent | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 Accent | 68 | 0 |
| 2016 Accent | 102 | 0 |
| 2015 Accent | 70 | 2 |
| 2014 Accent | 79 | 1 |
| 2013 Accent | 141 | 1 |
| 2012 Accent | 153 | 2 |
| 2011 Accent | 38 | 1 |
| 2010 Accent | 87 | 1 |
| 2009 Accent | 101 | 2 |
| 2008 Accent | 101 | 1 |
| 2007 Accent | 88 | 3 |
| 2006 Accent | 43 | 3 |
| 2005 | 49 | 1 |
| 2004 Accent | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 Accent | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 Accent | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Accent | 112 | 2 |
| 2000 Accent | 92 | 4 |
| 1999 Accent | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Accent | 47 | 1 |
| 1997 Accent | 55 | 2 |
| 1996 Accent | 101 | 4 |
| 1995 Accent | 142 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, air bags problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Hyundai Accent?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Hyundai Accent a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accent model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.