2008 Hyundai Accent Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 12%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Hyundai Accent, 12% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This vehicle has excessive rust underbody, and the fuel tank straps are rusted along with just about the whole frame. The brakes are now squealing and rubbing after an alleged underbody rust treatment, which sprayed over the old rust! Hyundai has offered a wax treatment which is basically waxing my rust. The fuel straps seem to me to be a safety issue of great importance, as well as the brakes. The driver's side seatbelt does not always fasten and I was told that there's nothing wrong with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11043280, filed 2017-11, 125,000 miles“Noticed my airbag light on not sure why I have not been in accident nor run into anything. Only one of my breaklights (passenger side) out. Recently had stop light replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10730110, filed 2015-06, 68,000 miles“The brake lights on my 2008 Hyundai Accent are not working. I changed the bulbs and checked the fuse - all are ok. I suspected the pedal switch that activates the brake lights might be the problem. Went online to see if I could find any other owners with the same issue, and discovered that a recall has been commenced by Hyundai for the very problem I am experiencing. However, the 2008 Hyundai Accent was not listed in the press release that I reviewed as one of the affected models. The problem may be bigger than they think. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513551, filed 2013-05, 85,000 miles“This may not be the correct place to report this so please let me know where I should report this reimbursement problem. I received a recall notice for the brake lamp switch that I needed to replace pre-notification. Since that time I have been getting the runaround by Hyundai's consumer affairs department. When coming to this sit to review the recall I see that they are violating the pre-notification reimbursement portion of the recall agreement. Basically saying they will not pay until the repair complies to there standard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543154, filed 2013-09, 55,000 miles“The brake light switch failed, causing the 2008 Hyundai Accent to have no brake lights. I was informed of this by another driver who told me that my brake lights were not functioning. While trying to find a safe place to pull over, I was nearly rear-ended by two other vehicles due to my vehicle not having functional brake lights. I had to have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership where they diagnosed and repaired the problem. As the vehicle was no longer under warranty, I was made responsible for the towing and repair costs.”
NHTSA complaint #10507308, filed 2013-04, 54,400 milesRelated recalls
- 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011…Covers: Hyundai Accent 2006–2009, Tucson 2006–2011, Santa FE 2007–2011 +9 more
Related 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 2008 Hyundai Accent
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology