2005 Hyundai Accent power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Hyundai Accent — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle would not shift from park to drive. Brake lights didn't illuminate. Vehicle towed to local garage, where it was determined the brake light switch was defective. 30 minutes and $80.00 later the problem was remedied. Hyundai has had multiple recalls of their brake light switches, but each…”
filed Oct 5, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not…”
filed Jan 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâ  s ownerâ  s manual. ï · Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ï · Use…
21-AT-006H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2021
Power Train problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Accent | 6 | 9% |
| 2016 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Accent | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Accent | 12 | 9% |
| 2012 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Accent | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 Accent | 5 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.