2004 Hyundai Accent Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Hyundai Accent, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“The inboard pad of the right front brake wore out prematurely. This caused the rotor to be damaged. The vehicle was maintained according to the warranty instructions (brake inspection every 7500 mile and adjusted if necessary) upon visual inspection (most recent was 06-2006) there was no excessive wear of the pads or binding of caliper or rotor. I noticed the brakes were giving resistance when going from a stop so I scheduled an appointment at -rick case Hyundai_ in euclid, oh. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170409, filed 2006-10, 39,900 miles“Clicking noise coming from rear brake drums when brakes are applied when vehicle is moving forward. Dealership (reliable imports, springfield, mo) unable or unwilling to find or deal with the problem. On personal inspection by myself, found that when rotating the rear wheels by hand with brakes partially applied, the wheel/brake drum would grab and then release in the same place as it was rotated with axle elevated off of ground. One side (passenger side) seems to be more affected than the other. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138992, filed 2005-10, 12,000 milesRelated 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 2004 Hyundai Accent
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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