2005 Hyundai Accent
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.
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 49 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 142 |
| 1996 | 101 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 92 |
| 2001 | 112 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
31% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing brake lights.
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Takata recall..
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-16
Also filed under Steering and wheels
Power train
27% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Service brakes
22% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the brakes seized and smoke emitted from the wheels.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-15
While driving on the interstate in perfect weather the car suddenly fishtailed and then flipped three times. The driver was thankfully uninjured but the airbags never deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-08
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
16% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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Dt*: the contact stated while passing another vehicle at 70 MPH the front driver's side tire bounced, causing the vehicle to go off the roadway and hit a gravel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-28
Electrical system
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and horn.
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Dt: contact stated 2005 Hyundai Accent was in the nrepair shop for electrical problems. She was driving at a low speed when the check engine light came on, and when the brakes were applied, there were no brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-06
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-09-02Exterior lighting09V280000 Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 Elantra, Tucson, Sonata, Azera and Accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai of Puerto Rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V280000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2005 Hyundai Accent reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Hyundai Accent is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Accent?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Hyundai Accent have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.