1999 Hyundai Accent Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,492miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,492 miles. 1 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.
“Fuel line and power steering line rubbed where they were close together in the engine compartment causing a hole in the fuel line which was spraying a steady strem of gasloline right into the engine compartment all over the transmission and radiator fans. I feel that this was a design flaw and that those lines never should have been placed that close together this is not a laughing matter however Hyundai motors of america tol me there was nothing they could do about it because my car is out of warranty.I could have been killed there could have been an explosion and or fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10159857, filed 2006-06, 77,985 miles“While driving 5 MPH and more consumer heard noise coming from the rear wheels, and a grinding noise appeared when braking. This caused the vehicle not to stop properly when braking. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that both rear drums were out of round/warped, and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10113260, filed 2005-03, 67,000 miles“The $ amt is currently unknown, I dont have my car with me milage is over 16000, I tried to conntact Hyundai via web couldn't will try tommarow. I just crested a short hill on a left hand turn. I saw a mini-van at the bottom stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #736028, filed 2000-11Related 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 1999 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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