2005 Hyundai Accent Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Hyundai Accent, 6% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.
“I have a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The two front door latches have an issue when the weather gets cold. At around 20 degrees outside temperature the mechanisms jam/stick open when the doors are open. It requires either utilizing a hair dryer or warming the car up while holding the door closed to get them freed up, this takes from 15 to 20 minutes. As this does not normally occur at temperatures greater than about 20 degrees I disagree with the manufactures and dealerships explanation that it is due to water intrusion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238114, filed 2008-08, 27,000 miles“In september 2009 (exact day unknown), the brake light switch on my 2005 Hyundai Accent began intermittently failing. As a result, I was unable to shift the vehicle out of park approximately once out of every three times I started the vehicle, but was able to remedy the issue by depressing the brake pedal with an exaggerated degree of force within 1-5 attempts. On november 25, the switch ultimately failed. As a result, the vehicle would not shift out of park without employing the shift lock override. Since november 25, I employ the shift lock override but have not yet replaced the switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10293656, filed 2009-11, 73,130 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the doors could no longer be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows in order to let herself out of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,453.”
NHTSA complaint #11456818, filed 2022-03, 14,453 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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