1996 Hyundai Accent Seat belts 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 seat belts of the 1996 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Brake system was grinding. When consumer applied the brakes pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle has had forty work orders. Also, radio malfunctioned. When turning the volume up the station changed. Seat belts and sunvisors don't work properly, transmission problems, windows go down about 1/4 in while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #857431, filed 2000-02“Three of inside door handles did not work. Driver's side door previously broke . But has been repaired by the dealer under warranty. However, door broke again. Also, back driver's side door and front passenger's side door handles broke/back passenger side door could not be opened from either inside or outside, and front passenger's and driver's side doors could only be opened from the inside. Consumer is also having problems with the back passengers' seatbelts.”
NHTSA complaint #862640, filed 2000-05“Passenger's side seat belt will lock up, and will not come out, allowing consumer to use. Dealer contacted. Dealer repaired seat belt, and three months later problem still remains. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #827801, filed 1998-09“Dual airbags did not deploy during a rearend collision, rearended another vehicle; also, passenger side shoulder belt did not properly restrain occupant.”
NHTSA complaint #803985, filed 1996-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 24% |
| 2021 | 6 | 38% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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