MYRModel Year Report

2004 Hyundai Accent

▲ Better than typical
2004 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:51.672Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Accent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 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 2004 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: 69 complaints 2016: 100 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 16 complaints 2022
2004: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201569
2016100
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WIFE, 64,WAS DRIVING OUR ONE-OWNER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL ON PRIVATE ROAD APPROX 15 MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OF ANY SORT TO VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141009

Also filed under STEERING

WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP THE DRIVER WAS DISTRACTED BY CHILDREN PLAYING IN STREET. THE DRIVER VEERED RIGHT STRIKING A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20140728

2003 ACCENT WENT OVER RAILROAD TRACKS HIT A BUMP AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED,WENT TO DEALER HE SAID THE SENSOR ON BOTTOM OF CAR GOT SCRAPED THAT IS WHY THEY DEPLOYED,FACE,ARM AND CHEST BRUISES.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041119

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

INJURY
STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Hyundai Accent is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Hyundai Accent have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.