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2009 Hyundai Accent Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
18,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Hyundai Accent, 2% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,700 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.

“When braking for a red light, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine revved up. Depressed the brake pedal with both feet. Engine kept revving up. Light turned green and driver slowly released the brake pedal and the engine seemed to return to normal. No further problem at this time.”

NHTSA complaint #10407374, filed 2011-06, 18,700 miles

“2009 Hyundai Accent. Consumer states problem with vehicle brakes the consumer stated the brake pedal would sink to the floor, when it was applied. Also, there was a noise coming from the wheel bearings. The horn needed to be replaced and the check engine light illuminated.”

NHTSA complaint #10430968, filed 2011-10

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202216%
2019310%
201711%
201243%
201045%
200922%
200855%
200711%
200612%
200524%
200426%
200338%
2002129%
20011110%
20001112%
1999610%
19981532%
19971527%
199644%
199543%

Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Accent

Air bags
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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