After driving over a train track at low speed the front passenger coil spring snapped and it ripped up the tire. The car is not drivable. It seems that this has happened to other models around the same year and it shouldn’t have failed at only 110K miles.
Hyundai Accent coil spring problems
14 of the 2,036 owner complaints about the Hyundai Accent describe broken coil spring, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20131
- 20091
- 19973
- 19964
- 19955
Often reported together
What owners say
Timing belt tension spring failed causing spring to abrade timing belt until it failed, the timing belt had be replaced 10 months before and only had 12000 miles on it. Auto shop that did the repairs informed me that the spring was not part of the replacement package that was installed 10 months before it failed. When the belt broke a valve disfigured number one cylinder and piston, to be repaired the head was milled, replacement of timing belt and tensioners, causing me 1700 dollars in repairs. This spring should not have failed after only 70000 miles and if it is subject to fail it should be included in normal maintenance.
Right front coil spring broke hitting rotor cracking the rotor replaced all affected parts at our own expense replaced coil spring,rotor,brake pads. Hyundai says this vehicle not in the recall even though it is registered in the effected area of the recall this could have potentially LED to catastrophic failure if it had not been detected.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, a cracking noise was heard coming from the front left end of the vehicle and the front left tire began to rub on the back of the wheel well during braking. On inspection by an independent mechanic, the problem was identified as a failure of the lower control arm and coil spring on the front left side. There was a recall (02v341000) regarding the suspension, lower control arm. The service dealer had inspected the control arm for rust and applied an undercoating to the part on 8/12/2003. The manufacturer had provided the recall numbers to the contact and referred the issue back to the service dealer. The service dealer determined the window of opportunity had passed for a free replacement part.
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.
Consumer received recall notice 98v245000 concerning front coil spring. The driver took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic told consumer that he could not fix it due to the struts being corroded.
Front coil spring has developed cracks. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Vehicle has been repaired at owner's expense. Please provide further informaiton.
Left front lower coil spring snapped while driving, lost control of vehicle, and went into grassy median. Nothing was hit. Reported by insurance agent, not owner.
Consumer received a recall to have shields placed on front coil springs to prevent the springs from popping of the tire. The springs were already broken when the letter was received. Dealer has been contacted, will repair at owner's cost. *ak
Consumer complains that coil spring recall repair is not acceptable. Repairs is to prevent broken spring from contacting tire, consumer feels spring should be replaced altogether. (98v‑245)
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
Questions about the Hyundai Accent coil spring
Which Hyundai Accent years have broken coil spring problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (5 complaints), 1996 (4 complaints) and 1997 (3 complaints).
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