1996 Hyundai Accent Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Hyundai Accent, 7% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles.
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.
“Consumer states that while attempting to open vehicle's door by lifting the handle, a spring popped out. This resulted in door handle not operating. This was the third handle that broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10029633, filed 2003-07, 58,000 miles“No sound proofing in doors, noise is very loud when driving over 50 MPH. I believe I've lost some hearing in left ear. **** dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****739751.”
NHTSA complaint #10006356, filed 2001-01“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“The impact beam was not on correctly. When driver's door is closed, it would rattle. Took vehicle to dealer for door. Picked vehicle up after repairs & noticed door not welded according to invoice. Compound used. Taking vehicle back to dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #826555, filed 1998-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Hyundai Accent
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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