1996 Hyundai Accent Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%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 7 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Hyundai Accent, 7% 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.
“While driving about 45 MPH tread on passenger's side rear tire came off. Driver was able to control vehicle somehow. Driver was not injured. Original tire equipment on a 96, Hyundai, Accent. Tire mileage 23, 175. The tire was taken to a uniroyal dealership. Owner was told that tread separation was normal. Please list DOT # and tire size. Finally, the dealer offered four free tires to the customer.”
NHTSA complaint #871756, filed 2000-09“Repaired under the recall and the problem became worse, currently there's a noise in the front, the front is unaligned and the tires are worn out. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #805715, filed 1996-11Related service bulletins
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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