1996 Hyundai Accent Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1996 hyundia Accent ,I have had to replace the drivers side door handle 3 times. The first time the dealer said he would have to order one ,but this last time he had plenty in stock ,he said he keeps a good stock because so many break.this would be a safety hazard if you were in a wreck and could not get out. In louisiana you can not get an inspection sticker with out this handle in working order.”
NHTSA complaint #10016753, filed 2003-04“Knob to open up door would break if consumer pulled on it too hard. It can only be opened from inside. Contacted dealer, and dealer told consumer that all it did was just pop off. This is third time this has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #880667, filed 2001-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1996 Hyundai Accent
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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