MYRModel Year Report

1995 Hyundai Accent

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:09.894Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
142
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 2 complaints 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 142 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 142 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 142 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints

1995: 142 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201570
2016103
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202217

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

42% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing front and lower arm.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-02

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-05

Air bags

23% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35MPH. Upon impact air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-06

In a head on collision at approximately 35MPH the drivers side air bag did not deploy, and the computer is no longer working. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-06

Also filed under Electrical system

Power train

12% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Visibility

8% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and glass, side/rear.

CRASH

Electrical system

8% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and module.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-12-22Exterior lighting95V003000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp dimmer switch assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 142 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. R
    1995-03-15Electrical system95V043000 The engine control module wiring harness under the instrument panel can be contacted by the clutch pedal assembly when the clutch is engaged.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1996-08-03Suspension96V113000 Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.

    Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1997-04-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-08-26 Air bag exhaust fire
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    1998-11-25Suspension98V245000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "Salt belt" States: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    1999-07-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-01-05 Passenger air bag related fatalities
  8. I
    2000-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2001-03-09 Passenger air bag related
  9. I
    2002-07-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-12-20 Front suspension lower control arm
  10. R
    2003-06-10Suspension02V341000 On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 59 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V003000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 95V043000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 96V113000 · Suspension
  • Recall 98V245000 · Suspension
  • Recall 02V341000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Hyundai Accent is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Hyundai Accent have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.