2012 Hyundai Accent Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 5% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 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 have had a clunking noise on this vehicle since buying it. It would make the noise on the smallest bumb, slowing down, turning, and on the highway. The previous owner said she tried getting it fixed but no one could pinpoint where the nouse was coming from. I asked around I got the same response,also told, if it's not messing with your performance, ignore it. Recently going over bumb it started making another squeak noise, I went to a tire shop and asked for them to look at my sway bar, tur s other top mount of my driver side strut had a bolt that could not be tightened down.”
NHTSA complaint #11376410, filed 2020-11, 155,000 miles“At 33,000 miles the tires had to be replaced but I thought this was acceptable mileage for low profile tires. Then one year later at 58,000 miles, the tires had to be replaced again, now at 77,000 miles, the tires are getting to a point of replacement again. The tire wear is excessive on the rear of the car. The tires are rotated every 6,000 miles and kept properly inflated. Each time the tires have been replaced a 4 wheel alignment was performed. The printout I have indicates the rear of the car is out of acceptable specs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633649, filed 2014-09, 33,000 miles“Rear right shock mounting nut ,all 4 welds broken off frame shock mount.. I was told by 3 mechanics this is a factory defect. Dealer wont cover , 5yr ,60,000 mile warranty up. Car only has 48,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11173582, filed 2019-02, 48,000 miles“The engine light is blinking on the dashboard and making too much sound from the engine, took the car to mechanic he said problem with o2 sensors and catalyst system effieciency (p0420) code”
NHTSA complaint #11280320, filed 2019-11, 89,000 miles“This car has a recall which put my child and others at risk. It also has a recall for excessive corrosion, which has made the suspension unrepairable. It only has 124K miles. I would like Hyundai to take the car from me and give me the remaining value so I can reimburse my child, who had to buy a car that was safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11558659, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1996 | 24 | 24% |
| 1995 | 54 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Accent
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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