2008 Hyundai Accent Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Hyundai Accent, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“On september 13, 2013, while sitting in the driver's seat, I tried to unlock the front passenger seat door lock by pressing the unlock button to allow my passenger to get into the car. All car door locks opened except the right front passenger. So I pressed the button again and all the doors locked. Waited and hit the unlock button and all the doors unlocked except for the right front passenger door. I turned off the engine in the car and went around to the right front passenger door and inserted the key directly in the door lock. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543914, filed 2013-09, 39,169 miles“The spoiler(ft bumper) totally ripped off my vehicle while driving 70 MPH on the highway. I ran over it and then retrieved it. The rivets came right out of vehicle. The tires did not fail but the next day the warning light came on. I contacted Hyundai dealership they stated they wanted me to file an accident report. But I didn't have an accident the equipment is faulty the method in which its attached to the main frame. Aluminum rivets and glue. The vibration of the road and the airflow coming up underneath made the spoiler rip off. I didn't have anything to do with it coming off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10282406, filed 2009-08, 8,000 miles“Cpsc:a few weeks prior to receiving the notice, the exhaust pipe (from the front axle to the muffler) fell off the vehicle while driving. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired after receiving the recall notice, but the reimbursement claim was denied without explanation. Also, the front rocker arms required a replacement due to rusting, in addition to the rotors and breaking system. The entire suspension system needed to be replaced due to rusting. The consumer stated the service completed by the dealer was either sprayed for rust proofing or, was ineffective. Updated 08/31/2017”
NHTSA complaint #11020808, filed 2017-08Related service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10119095Nov 8, 2016In some areas, a vehicle?s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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