1996 Hyundai Accent suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Hyundai Accent — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while the driver was traveling 65 mph, the lower control arm failed, the tire turned sideways into the fender and the vehicle dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed his residence. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The…”
filed May 2, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 hyundai accent. While driving 15 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it stopped suddenly. The suspension split in half due to corrosion and the lower control arm collapsed. He was able to place the vehicle in reverse and drove back into his driveway. The…”
filed Sep 26, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated, the service dealer refused to honor recall # 02v341000 for the front lower control arm. The vehicle was inspected in august of 2003. The front lower control arm on the right side was replaced in 2005 and the left side front lower control arm was replaced in august 8, 2006, at the owners…”
filed Aug 8, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF…Campaign 02V341000 · Dec 20, 2002
Suspension problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Accent | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Accent | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 Accent | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 Accent | 7 | 5% |
| 2011 Accent | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Accent | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Accent | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 Accent | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.