2008 Hyundai Accent Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Hyundai Accent, 8% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“Power control for the passenger window very erratic. When lowered, the control will not raise the passenger side window until the switch has cooled off. Problem recently worked on at local Hyundai dealership; however, fix did not last for 24 hours. Switch will not respond from either the driver's control or the passenger side. Also have the problem with the sun visor that so many others have submitted complaint about. The visor on the driver's side literally fell in my face while I was driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584619, filed 2014-04, 55,000 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“2008 Accent, I bought in february has ground hog problems. Two weeks ago, I saw a ground hog go under my car and several times after. About ten days ago, the transmission would stay in 1st gear and would not shift (when starting). When it finally did shift,at about 4 k RPM, the transmission would remain in the higher gears. Trying to start from a dead stop is quite slow. The check engine light also came on. I took the car into the dealers. The repair man said that 3 of the cables were chewed. One for the trans., one for the brake level indicator, and one for the speedometer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10237551, filed 2008-08, 2,710 miles“Had a recall on brake light switch, (campaign 110) took it to Hyundai dealer nassief in jefferson, switch supposedly replaced. Notified them that problem was recurring which was turn signal light would light on dash when pedal was depressed, and it progressed to external right rear turn signal wouldlight when braking, or dash lites would lite, then blower motor would work intermittently and finally the right external turn light would light when braking.. Sometimes it was one condition, and others a variable of many or all conditions.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561489, filed 2014-01, 83,000 miles“my car has been broken into twice in the past three months, with personal items being stolen each time: a child car seat, a child booster seat, an emergency inhaler medication for asthma, multiple charging cords, a bluetooth adapter system, and a workbag which contained medical equipment and scrubs and shoes. I need a new security system for my car with automatic locks.”
NHTSA complaint #11513778, filed 2023-03Related service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10160098Apr 15, 2019This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module…
- 10065907Nov 12, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060617Nov 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10033646Jan 1, 2010Hyundai: provides the procedure to update the ecm software of accent vehicles with gasoline engines.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 35% |
| 2021 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 13% |
| 2016 | 26 | 25% |
| 2015 | 10 | 14% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 | 24 | 16% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 12 | 14% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 9% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 17% |
| 1997 | 6 | 11% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Accent
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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