2005 Hyundai Accent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2005 Hyundai Accent has a complaint index of 41 and ranks 11th worst among 18 model years, earning a Good verdict. It logged 49 complaints, 1 recall, and no deaths, with electrical system issues as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 41/100
- #11 of 18 Accent years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 49
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2005 Hyundai Accent problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System19 (39%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (27%)
- Brakes12 (24%)
- Airbags8 (16%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (12%)
- Engine5 (10%)
- Structure & Body4 (8%)
- Steering2 (4%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
- Other1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake lights can fail to illuminate when the pedal is pressed, sometimes tied to a broken stop lamp switch.
- Some owners describe sudden brake seizure at speed, with smoke coming from the wheels and loss of control.
- Frontal airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including rollovers and head-on impacts.
- Owners report front tire or wheel issues causing the vehicle to lose control at highway speed.
- One owner reported engine compartment smoke and fire while the vehicle was parked and running.
- A steering wheel lock-up was reported alongside brake light malfunction and repeated rotor damage.
2005 Hyundai Accent recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 09V280000Jul 21, 2009Electrical System3,011 vehicles
Exterior lighting
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.
2005 compared with other Accent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Hyundai Accent reliable?
- Compared to other Accent model years, the 2005 ranks 11th worst out of 18 with a complaint index of 41, giving it a Good verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Accent?
- NHTSA complaints show the Electrical System as the top problem area (39% of complaints), followed by Transmission & Powertrain (27%) and Brakes (24%).
- Does the 2005 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Accent, covering a malfunctioning stop lamp switch that could prevent brake lights from illuminating.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2005 Accent?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: 47,000 miles for electrical issues, 68,299 for transmission and powertrain, and 68,000 for brakes.
- How does the 2005 Accent compare to other bad years like 2012 or 2013?
- The 2005 model's complaint index of 41 is much lower than the 2012 (94) and 2013 (100) model years, both of which carry an Avoid verdict.