The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds on several occasions, the steering wheel seized. No warning light was illuminated. The brakes locked up, causing a tire blowout. The contact stated that the tie rod was replaced. The contact stated that a neighbor assisted with freeing the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that, due to the age of the vehicle, the struts and brake pads should be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Hyundai Accent ball joint problems
59 of the 2,036 owner complaints about the Hyundai Accent describe ball joint or control arm failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 59
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 92,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Wipers 2Tire blowout 1Steering lock-up 1Engine failure 1Coil spring 1
What owners say
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.
Having the vehicle stationary, I jacked it up to do some brake work in the front driver's side. The lower control arms (as well as various frame parts underneath) are extremely rusty. When lowering the vehicle using a floor jack (after doing the repair) the lower control broke. I feel very fortunate this happened in my yard on my property. This vehicle has only 84,000 miles.
The front lower control arms have rusted through completely and caused an accident with no injuries or major damage. Driving 25 miles per hour on small road when control arm failed and caused loss of control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai accent. While driving 35 MPH, a severe vibration was felt from the rear wheels. The contact pulled the vehicle over and observed that the rear control arm was severely corroded. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 10/06/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai accent. While driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm fractured due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the driver's side rear lower control arm fractured also, due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj
I had just gotten off interstate 76 at route 14 after driving the posted speed limit of 70 MPH. I came down the ramp and as I applied the brakes, the front left wheel locked up. Thank god it didn't happen on interstate 76. The traffic was very heavy with semi's all around along with regular traffic. I come to find out the front left lower control arm collapsed allowing the tire to come back against the left fender wheel well. It pulled the car to the left and I slid off the ramp onto the berm after trying to steer hard to right. I had to have the car towed. I've owned the car since july 14, 2014. I come to find out the right arm has already been replaced. When I bought the car, it had 80,362 miles. In todays world, that is low miles. If this had happened when I was traveling at 70 MPH, someone could have gotten killed. How many more are running around like this. The ball joints appear to be good but the control arm rusted out to the point of weakness and collapsed. The car doesn't even have 100,000 miles on it. They need to recall all of these cars and have the control arms inspected. You cannot control the car even at 10 MPH.
Both control arms and drivers side of sub frame completely rotted out. There is a recall for the 2001-2003 elantra and tiberon, yet not the accent? Somebody isn't doing their job!!
I was driving in a traffic at about 15mph and my lower control arm broke in the middle I was lucky that I wasn't in the highway or driving fast so you aren't looking for my complaint.after checking from the bottom even the sub-frame is almost broken,I guess it is a big manufacturing problem for safety I recommend for all owners of hyundai to check there control arms and sub-frames. (note). I called hyundai they told it isn't under warranty(10years or 60000milles), I told them it is about safety those parts should be lifetime warranty!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was on a side street, thank god. On my way to the highway when I heard a horrible scratching, metal crunching noise. I had a hard time steering when I pulled into a parking lot my car just stopped. I looked, and my tire was sideways, the right lower control arm rotted and broke, the axle came out of the transmission. I spoke to hyundai and there is nothing they can do. I recently lost my job and would like to be reimbursed for this. If I would have been on the highway I could have been killed and caused a huge accident, due to not being able to turn my wheel. I want to know what can be done about this please. There was a recall due to this same exact reason and it is a huge safety issue.
Related recalls
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
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
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Which Hyundai Accent years have ball joint or control arm failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (24 complaints), 1996 (12 complaints) and 2002 (7 complaints).
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