1998 Hyundai Accent Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,510miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Hyundai Accent, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,510 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.
“The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. Vehicle makes a loud squealing sound when the brakes are applied. The manufacturer yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830577, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 | 8 | 8% |
| 2015 | 12 | 17% |
| 2014 | 25 | 32% |
| 2013 | 42 | 30% |
| 2012 | 37 | 24% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 26% |
| 2009 | 15 | 15% |
| 2008 | 12 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 11 | 22% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 11% |
| 2001 | 10 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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