2005 Hyundai Accent Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Hyundai Accent, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,150 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“We were traveling from phoenix to colorado. Stopped, filled up with gas in las vegas. Driving down the road, other motorists were honking and pointing. We pulled over and gas was spilling out through the cap. When the cap was removed gas gushed out at us. We tightened the cap. Drove to mesquite using more than half our tank. We had gas splashing at us everytime the cap was removed. We purchased a new cap. We tried to fill up the tank. We could not put any gas in the tank since it was clear to the top and overflowing even though our gauge registered 1/2 tank. We headed to st. George. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165284, filed 2006-08, 33,000 miles“The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot with the engine running, smoke erupted from underneath the hood and the engine compartment. The fire department was alerted, and extinguished the flames. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause due to the extensive fire damage. An independent investigator inspected the vehicle and determined the fire originated from the engine compartment area. The manufacturer was not alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10176132, filed 2006-12, 7,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10030984Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit…
- 10015875Apr 1, 2005Ecm reprogramming instructions for dtc p0121 in high altitude regions.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 15 | 32% |
| 1997 | 15 | 27% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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