MYRModel Year Report

1996 Hyundai Accent

● Typical for this model
1996 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:54:23.379Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Accent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1996 1997: 55 complaints 1997 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: 37 complaints 2012: 152 complaints 2013: 140 complaints 2013 2014: 78 complaints 2015: 69 complaints 2016: 99 complaints 2017: 67 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 16 complaints 2022
1996: 101 complaints
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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201137
2012152
2013140
201478
201569
201699
201767
201819
201929
202012
202116
202216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WAS IN A CAR CRASH WHERE THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE STRUCK THE DRIVERS SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. WAS TRAVLING AT APROXIMATELY 35MPH. NO AIRBAG DEPLOY. FILED A CLAIM WITH HYUNDAI AND WAS TOLD THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031123

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, WHICH RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030224

DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A REAREND COLLISION, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE; ALSO, PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961024

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960803 — suspension

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.

Campaign 96V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970428 — visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.

Campaign 97V026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981125 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING GUIDE TO PREVENT A BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING AND DAMAGING A TIRE.

Campaign 98V245000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990707 — PE (closed 20000105)

PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED FATALITIES

I 20000105 — EA (closed 20010309)

PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED

I 20020702 — PE (closed 20021220)

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM

R 20030610 — suspension

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI,

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, 2003

Campaign 02V341000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V113000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V026000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V245000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V341000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Hyundai Accent is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Hyundai Accent have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.