2004 Hyundai Accent Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Hyundai Accent, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 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 contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Accent. While driving 35 MPH, a severe vibration was felt from the rear wheels. The contact pulled the vehicle over and observed that the rear control arm was severely corroded. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 10/06/16”
NHTSA complaint #10896007, filed 2016-08, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Accent purchased january 2006. While driving she heard a loud scraping noise. An independent mechanic stated that the entire lower control arm failed because the bolts that kept the lower control arm secure became loose. The manufacturer was contacted, but they refused liability. Repairs were made at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was 92,000. The current mileage was 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10297515, filed 2009-12, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1996 | 24 | 24% |
| 1995 | 54 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2004 Hyundai Accent
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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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