2008 Hyundai Accent Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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 own a 2008 Hyundai Accent, and it has about 30,000 miles on it. I've had it in the shop twice this month the first time for the coils and the second for a miss fire. This is getting to be ridiculous, I just got it out the shop 2 days ago and now the steering is off, really bad. It was so bad I could barely keep it on the road. Now I'll be taking this car back to the dealership again for the third time in one month.”
NHTSA complaint #10329280, filed 2010-05, 30,000 miles“I rented an Hyundai Accent for one day, and occasionally when I brake to stop for traffic or for a red light the car engine would surge and you had to press hard on the brake to keep it from moving. The engine would surge to 2,000 rpms while in drive, and when I shifted it to neutral once it surged to 5,000 or 6,000 rpms. I reported it to the rental company when I returned it, but thought that I should also report it here. I do not know the year of the car, but it had 15,000 miles on it, so I would guess that it was a 2008. …”
NHTSA complaint #10244930, filed 2008-10, 15,150 miles“My 2008 Hyundai Accent gs was having trouble starting so I took it to the shop where they told me it was a fuel pump. I had it replace. The car worked fine for about a week until I went to put gas in it. I've gotten stuck at the gas station 3 times after I have put gas in my tank. It seems that everytime I put gas in it does not want to start. It is not under warranty and two different mechanics can't figure out what's wrong with it. I've seen online that hundreds of Hyundai vehicle owners are having this problem. And I feel that Hyundai needs to recall this car. It's horrible. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428339, filed 2011-10, 70,000 miles“My 2008 Hyundai Accent is brand new with 2,000 miles on it and its been in shop 3 times with engine misfires...codes po300 and po301...car is losing power going down highway and a horrible sound when I start it..they claim they fixed it but here it is a week later and car has to go back again....its under warranty.....cant this cause an accident if im going 65 on a highway and it loses power and car jumps down to about 45 and I have gas pedal to floor and it takes a few minutes for car to accelerate again...they just reset computer and few days later...same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10256072, filed 2009-01, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over nine times for the failure. The dealer stated each time it was a different default code whenever it was being repaired. The contact has been unable to speak with anyone at the Hyundai manufacturer. The failure started immediately after the vehicle had regular maintenance service performed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10311708, filed 2010-02, 23,000 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…
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 2008 Hyundai Accent
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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