The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the doors could no longer be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows in order to let herself out of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,453.
The worst 2005 Hyundai Accent problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Lights15
- Transmission13
- Brakes11
- Airbags8
- Electrical7
- Engine3
- Locks3
- Wheels3
- Acceleration2
- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Driver assistance1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Hyundai Accent
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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 pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
- Risk
- Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 09V280000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Hyundai Accent 38
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover...
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships
- Follow the guidelines outlined in
- Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for...
2005 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 | 23-24 | 32-33 | 26-28 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-25 | 30-32 | 26-27 |
What 2005 Hyundai Accent owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and replaced the rear light bulbs however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
Takata recall.. For some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes everytime that happens my steering wheel locks on me ive had to change my disk and caliber on my car in only a week 3 times because for some reason its been scratching my brakes and rotors and it messed up a brand new rotors and caliber my car has been sitting for a week now because im not able to drive it because not even the mecanic knows whats wrong with it (this is the link to images (https://photos.app.goo.gl/3xcwpxp4t7qrvplq8)
For some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes it does it then it stops and acts normal then it does it again meanwhile im also having problems with the sterring wheel I had it checked a couple times and everything seems fine it has fluids but it gets stuck while im driving and not able to move the steering wheel it gets locked while im driving it happens alot when the brake lights starts acting up I could be in a highway or I can be in the streets its starting to annoy me
Receive an recall on my vehicle concerning brakes lights, but I bought the car on the year of our lord 2007 and the dealer no longer exist. What can I do in such a case to correct the default.
Vehicle would not shift from park to drive. Brake lights didn't illuminate. Vehicle towed to local garage, where it was determined the brake light switch was defective. 30 minutes and $80.00 later the problem was remedied. Hyundai has had multiple recalls of their brake light switches, but each time the apply the recall to a very narrow selection of models, of which this aforementioned vehicle is not included. Stranding a 19 y/o girl in a dark parking lot at 9:30 at night could have resulted in a less favorable outcome. How many other unfortunates suffer because of a failure on the part of hyundai to step up and fix an inexpensive part.
Rim of at least one tire has disintegrated to the point of a hole that lets the air out of the tire. A through hole in the body of the rim.
I was traveling (and likely slightly braking) on a highway off-ramp when I suddenly lost control of my vehicle. It felt like the right front wheel seized up, and then the steering column and dash started violently shaking and the car fish-tailed around. I crashed into a concrete barricade and ending up facing oncoming traffic -- which could have killed me and the driver of the oncoming vehicle, who also ended up crashing. Weather / visibility and road conditions were clear and dry, and there were no apparent o structions in the roadway. After the crash, the wheels moved normally again and looked unaffected.
"airbag" indicator came on when vehicle was started up and didn't go out. Has been on for 3 months. This 2006 accent that has thrown the b1448 code (oc sensor mat defect). A recall for the hyundai sonata (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v161000) which uses the same components in it's airbag sensory system has been issued for same code. Similar complaints have been reported for the accent on this site and arfc.org. Repairs or replacement of the sensor range from $800 - $1100. Not issuing a recall for all vehicles using the same faulty components as the recalled sonata is completely immoral. Recall should be issued.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v280000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
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Questions about the 2005 Hyundai Accent
Is the 2005 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 2005 Hyundai Accent, fewer than a typical Accent model year.
What is the 2005 Hyundai Accent year score?
The 2005 Hyundai Accent scores 81 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Hyundai Accent: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Hyundai Accent?
Lights, with 15 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles. Next is transmission (13).
How many recalls does the 2005 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Hyundai Accent lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V280000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Accent have the most lights problems?
The Hyundai Accent model years with the most lights complaints are 2010 (16 complaints), 2005 (15 complaints) and 2007 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Hyundai Accent get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Hyundai Accent range from 26 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-24 city and 32-33 highway.
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