2017 Hyundai Accent Problems And Complaints

User Complaints and Problems for the 2017 Hyundai Accent

Mechanical Problems

• Engine an array of issues -. The engine seems to have plenty of issues in various forms. For starters, users have stated that they could hear noises from the engine. For one particular user, there was a pop sound and the engine caught on fire. The engine has also stalled for multiple users at various times. Complainants have also reported that the engine utilizes a lot of oil, beyond what is considered normal. Most of the issues were not helped by the dealership in any form.
• Brakes making noises and being ineffective -. The brakes, when applied, seem to make a weird noise like the brakes are being dragged, or something similar. Multiple users have stated this complaint. For one user, the brake pedal would compress all the way to the floor and still fail to brake. The dealership was able to fix the brake failure, but the issue would recur over and over again for the user, and can’t seem to find a lasting solution. The user has stated this should be a part of the 2017 Hyundai Accent recalls.
• Powertrain failure- A few of the users have stated that their vehicle would lose power for a while, when in operation, and would come back on. This issue was reported to the dealership by a couple of users but received no solution for this matter.

Electrical Problems

• Electrical malfunction in the dashboard lights- For various users, the dashboard warning lights would go haywire, coming on and off at various times. Alongside, the gas gauge would also not show accurate information, causing great concern to the drivers and the occupants. There have also been cases when the brake lights wouldn’t work at all

Safety Problems

• Airbags and their sensors failed - The majority of the 2017 Hyundai accent issues seem to stem from the airbags. The users would, unfortunately, get into an accident that is severe enough for the airbag to be called into action but has failed to deploy. There were no pre-indications either about the airbags not functioning, as the airbag failure lights did not go off. There were also some users who stated that they had the airbag sensors failing, as the airbag warning lights would come on under false pretenses. The dealership was able to fix the sensory failure issue.

Exterior Problems

• Front and rear bumpers falling apart- Users had to face the issue of their bumpers, either the front or the rear, falling while the vehicle was in motion. No further information was provided.

Miscellaneous Problems

• Vehicle fire- For one user, the vehicle caught on fire spontaneously. The user was, at that time, not near the vehicle to provide any diagnostic information. The dealership was informed that further proceedings are yet to be indicated in the complaints.
• Weird noises- Various users have stated that their vehicle would make “ticking noises”, usually from under the vehicle, but an accurate source is not provided by the users. Those who went to the dealership did not receive help, as the problem could not be replicated.

Recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Accent

There are no recalls made for the 2017 Hyundai Accent yet.

Should you buy the 2017 Hyundai Accent

The 2017 Hyundai Accent seems to be a decent vehicle. It has a 4-star rating on safety in the NHTSA and very few complaints about it. However, the complaints about the airbags can be dangerous. So, if you do plan to purchase a 2017 Accent make sure your airbags are fine and that all the wiring is alright as well. The vehicle is perfect for anyone who is looking for low-cost ownership. Although, the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic is a good choice of a sedan as well. Ranked higher than the 2017 Accent, it has a better safety rating. Not to mention, the superior cabin quality, performance, handling, and other arrays of standard features.