Tl*the contact owns a 1996 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while the driver was traveling 65 MPH, the lower control arm failed, the tire turned sideways into the fender and the vehicle dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed his residence. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 02v341000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm) but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000.
The worst 1996 Hyundai Accent problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension24
- Transmission22
- Airbags21
- Visibility9
- Body7
- Brakes7
- Tires7
- Locks5
- Seat belts5
- Electrical4
- Engine4
- Lights4
- Steering3
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Hyundai Accent
Recalls 4
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. During winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. This road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms.
- Risk
- Severe corrosion could result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arm. If this fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheelhouse. Reduced control of the front wheel location increases the risk of a crash.
- 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. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 02V341000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. This can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.
- Risk
- If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.
Recall number 98V245000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
- Risk
- This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Recall number 97V026000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.
- Risk
- The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.
Recall number 96V113000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1996 Hyundai Accent
Defect investigations
Front suspension lower control arm
On december 18th, 2002 hyundai america technical center, inc. (hyundai) submitted a defect information report regarding approximately 47,000 1995 and 1996 hyundai accent vehicles registered in salt belt states.according to hyundai, these vehicles were manufactured with front suspension lower control arms with an interior partition wall.the partition wall restricts the coverage of paint to the interior surfaces of the control arm.when operated in areas of the country that use road salt for de-icing, the lower control arm can corrode over time.this corrosion can lead to perforation and can possibly fracture between the front and rear pivot points of the arm.such a fracture limits the front suspension's ability to control front to back movement of the wheel.under braking, the front wheel can contact the wheelhouse.all known failures have occurred in salt belt states.vehicles will be inspected for lower control arm corrosion damage and, if damaged, the arms will be replaced.
PE02055
Passenger air bag related
There is no summary currently available
EA00001
Passenger air bag related fatalities
Odi is aware of seven fatalities of children (excluding children in rear facing child safety seats)that were caused by the deployment of the front passenger air bags in minor or moderate severity crashes involving model year 1995 through 1997 hyundai accent vehicles.two of the seven fatalities occurred in puerto rico.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis forfurther investigation.
PE99046
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Hyundai Accent 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the...
- This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and...
- This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior...
- This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert
- The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following...
- This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using...
1996 Hyundai Accent fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22-24 | 30-33 | 25-28 |
What 1996 Hyundai Accent owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 hyundai accent. While driving 15 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it stopped suddenly. The suspension split in half due to corrosion and the lower control arm collapsed. He was able to place the vehicle in reverse and drove back into his driveway. The manufacturer stated that they were unaware of the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v341000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The contact stated that he would replace some of the parts and would take the vehicle to the dealer for additional repairs. The current and failure mileages were 109,477. Updated 03/06/08.
Dt*: the contact stated, the service dealer refused to honor recall # 02v341000 for the front lower control arm. The vehicle was inspected in august of 2003. The front lower control arm on the right side was replaced in 2005 and the left side front lower control arm was replaced in august 8, 2006, at the owners expense. The manufacturer and service dealer determined there was no recall in the company database. The contact showed the service dealer a copy of the recall letter.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was being repaired for other recalls, upon inspection it was discovered the front coil springs and upper mounting brackets were cracked. There is the federal safety agency recall # 98v245000, regarding the front coil springs. The front coil springs were replaced under recall in 1999 however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problems again. The manufacturer has been alerted and no repairs have been made.
There was a recall on a 96 hyundai accent, received letter in mail about two years ago, took car to repair center at that time tech said everything was fine. On jan 30,2006 was driving car and front control arm snapped pertaining to the recall that was done. Called hyundai corp was just told to wait for paper work and investigation even though if I were going at a high speed the police officer said the car could have flipped and caused more damage. I hold hyundai corp liable for not fixing the problem when they did the recall, it seem to me like they were more worried at offering me more services at fee then actually fixing the problem at the time I was a the shop. If they don't act within a timely manner to resolve this problem I believe the government should intervene.
Manual transmission fails to shift into 2nd gear, 4th gear, or reverse. (into any of the down shifting positions) there seems to be no pattern to predict when this problem will appear. I've experienced problems on surface streets, freeways, and when just starting the car or mid trip.
The lower control arm on the passenger side completely rusted out causing me to lose control. This was probably caused by the salt used on roads during winter.
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. Then sold the car to a friend of mine. She then repaired the vehicle and aproximately 6 weeks ago, she was t-boned in the same vehicle. The jaws of life were needed to get her out of the vehicle. No airbag deploy.
While driving, the lower control arm broke. *ak recall#02v341000 *scc
Dealership refused to perform the recall 02v341000 repairs for the lower control arm. They indicated that the part did not need to be replaced. Within 2500 miles of the dealership inspection the recall defect occurred. Both lower ball joints needed to be replaced. One ball joint rusted through, and the other had developed a fracture.
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Questions about the 1996 Hyundai Accent
Is the 1996 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Accent, 1.4 times a typical Accent model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Hyundai Accent?
Suspension, with 24 complaints, typically around 109,263 miles. Next is transmission (22).
How many recalls does the 1996 Hyundai Accent have?
4 recalls, covering suspension and visibility.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Hyundai Accent suspension?
Yes, 3 recalls: 02V341000, 98V245000, 96V113000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Accent have bad suspension?
The Hyundai Accent model years with the most suspension complaints are 1995 (54 complaints), 1996 (24 complaints) and 2001 (16 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1996 Hyundai Accent get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Hyundai Accent range from 25 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22-24 city and 30-33 highway.
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