2008 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 7th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (34 complaints, 34%), typically at around 58,693 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 101owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 | 34% | 58,693 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 17% | 36,864 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 10% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 10% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 7% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 6% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 5% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 2,710 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 4,509 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 53,765 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 39,169 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Hyundai Accent recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
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.
I have a 2008 Hyundai Accent. It only has 55,000 miles. However, the engine is failing. After doing reading, it is obvious that this vehicle has manufacturer engine defects. I am 81 years old. What do I do now. I did not want to purchase another vehicle. I would like Hyundai to replace this engine…
my car has been broken into twice in the past three months, with personal items being stolen each time: a child car seat, a child booster seat, an emergency inhaler medication for asthma, multiple charging cords, a bluetooth adapter system, and a workbag which contained medical equipment and scrubs…
08 accent gs, airbag light on without any accident or unusual driving. Its a safety issue. Hyundai should have recalled this issue since many customers have the same problem.
Airbag light came on and stays on. Was informed by multiple mechanics in the area that is a known safety and system malfunction issue with the 2008 hyundai accent hatchback models and not sure way a recall has not been issued.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai accent. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle ran out of fuel and stalled. The contact indicated that there was no fuel in the fuel tank even though the vehicle was refueled prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to goshen motors (3220 elcott rd…
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 | 101 | 1 |
| 2007 Accent | 88 | 3 |
| 2006 Accent | 43 | 3 |
| 2005 Accent | 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 2008 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report air bags, visibility/wiper, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Hyundai Accent?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.