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The worst 2007 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.
- Airbags42
- Visibility16
- Lights11
- Electrical8
- Engine7
- Brakes5
- Acceleration3
- Body3
- Fuel system3
- Suspension3
- Seats2
- Transmission2
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Hyundai Accent
Trouble codes owners of the 2007 Hyundai Accent mention
B1448 5
Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Risk
- Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Recall number 13V113000 · Recall details
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
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted 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, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 09V122000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Accent
Defect investigations
Stop lamp switch failure
By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. The agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. The agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. Failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. There are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed.
PE09003
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Hyundai Accent 38
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger...
- 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
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2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 24-27 | 32-33 | 28-29 |
What 2007 Hyundai Accent owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The car loses power randomly. It typically happens at a stop light or a stop sign, usually within the first 10-15 mins of starting the car. It hasn’t happened after or while the car is driven for a long period of time. However, it has happened while getting on to the highway and while making turns into intersections. When the car loses power, there is no warning. Sometimes, it is hard to put the car into park and restart the car when it loses power. Oddly, however, when it loses power/ stalls/ shuts off, if the radio or other devices are on, they stay on. Symbols that appear on the dash when the car shuts down include the engine, oil, and battery lights. These lights also come on when you first cycle to start the car. We’ve taken the car to a Hyundai dealership and they said that they can’t find any codes, when they connect the car to a code reader.
I've had to replace the visor 3 times because the hinge will spontaneously break and the visors will flips down blocking vision.
Underside, wheel wells, and now body of car are rusting out. The front control arms needing to be replaced because of the rusting. A mechanic asked what had happened to the car and if it had been sitting for a long time. The car has not been sitting and is driven under normal conditions for mostly to and from work. The mechanic stated he'd not seen such bad rusting like that.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai accent. While driving at any speed, the contact felt dizzy, nauseous, and tired without warning. The contact stated that these feelings were only experienced when the vehicle was in motion. Medical attention was not received. The contact stated that there was a powder residue on the rim of the spare tire. When the trunk was opened, the rubber seal around the trunk seemed to be breaking down. The vehicle was taken to central valley volkswagen hyundai (209‑323‑2700) located at 4620 mchenry ave, modesto, ca 95356) where a diagnostic test was performed on the exhaust system, but no failure was found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the compressor and the valve stem to avoid a leak. The mechanic also topped off the oil and freon, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the general manager of the same dealer at a different location. The manager gave the contact the option to either receive a refund from the diagnostic test or to diagnose the vehicle again. The contact chose to get a refund. The failure was not resolved. The failure mileage was approximately 4,240.
Airbag light is on so I took it to local dealer. They told me the issue was with my driver's side seat belt and they would have to run more tests to pin point the problem. Of course these test we're not free of charge so I declined them. They informed me that neither airbags would deploy in an accident. How this issue is not covered blows me away.
Regarding the federal safety agency reference # 1088179: my air bag light started staying on around february 2017. I made appointment on phone with only hyundai certified service dealer near my home 3-2017and drove to chico (70 miles away). They said it must be battery and charged me for a new battery. I called them around april 1, 2017 telling them light was still coming on and they said I would have to buy a whole new seat and system, no safety issue recognized by hyundai, therefore I would be responsible to entire cost regardless of safety issues. I called hyundai USA which gave me a case # 1012618 but said there is no recall on file with hyundai and I could file a complaint with the federal safety agency. I am sending them a copy of what I am filing with you. I looked up other hyundai accent 2007 complaints and hyundai said there's not enough to make a recall. A local auto repair agreed to replace items for my paid invoice amount enclosed. I'm filing this now because I don't want to be a statistic for seat belt failure or faulty air bag deployment and maybe help someone else.
The air bag light is in and won't go off. I am worried the system won't work in an accident & also concerned that their has not been a recall on the airbags that have injured others when deployed
Same problem as others. "air bag" warning stays lighted no matter what. Research shows that people are discovering that it's the passenger seat sensor and that the repair is $1000. They have recalled this same part on sonatas (same year) but not he accents. We're told that none of the air bags work if this light is on. Please help!
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 hyundai accent. While driving 2 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash while making a left turn. The driver was struck by another vehicle on the front passenger side. The air bags emitted shrapnel, but there was no takata air bag recall on the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained chemical burn injuries and minor cuts/abrasions from the metal fragments from the air bag. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown location. The dealer was not notified of the crash. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was unknown.
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Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Accent
Is the 2007 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Owners have filed 88 complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Accent, 1.3 times a typical Accent model year.
What is the 2007 Hyundai Accent year score?
The 2007 Hyundai Accent scores 65 out of 100 (average). 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 2007 Hyundai Accent?
Airbags, with 42 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles. Next is visibility (16).
How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Accent have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting.
What year does the Hyundai Accent have bad airbags?
The Hyundai Accent model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (42 complaints), 2008 (34 complaints) and 1995 (32 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Hyundai Accent get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Hyundai Accent range from 28 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24-27 city and 32-33 highway.
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