2017 Hyundai Accent Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 34%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Hyundai Accent, 34% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In october of 2020 the car had an oil change. About a month later while driving down the highway I started to hear a ticking noise. When I got to my house we started to investigate what was going on. First we checked the oil which was nothing but fumes but the oil light never came on. Confused as to why there was no oil we kept investigating because as stated before the car had an oil change the month prior. We replaced the oil yet again and continued to drive the car to see what was going on. The ticking kept getting louder even with oil being checked daily. …”
NHTSA complaint #11378211, filed 2020-12, 80,000 miles“Driving on highway on vacation coming from florida, the car lost power for 3 seconds and came back on again. Weird it happened. Hasnt happened since but scary to completely shutdown then start up again. The motor continue to run but lights and everythg else shut. It was weird. This happen summer 2020. Was not raining and was on straight highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11402609, filed 2021-03, 58,000 miles“I purchased my car in February I was told everything was fine, my car does this jerking everytime I drive sometimes acceleration is slow at first I took my car to carmax and was told the issue was fixed unfortunately my car is still having this issue it’s upsetting because this is my first car & I shouldn’t have this issue when it was supposed to be fixed before my warranty ended.”
NHTSA complaint #11691442, filed 2025-10“Like many of the other complaints, in 2 years I have now replaced 3 catalytic converters. Everything will be fine and then BAM car stops working. No one can find any other issues. The car is in the shop again after the engine misfire light came on. Let’s see what it is this time. I am guessing it is an engine problem but no matter how many times I look, there are no recalls. Not sure what else I can do”
NHTSA complaint #11557579, filed 2023-11“I have had this vehicle for 5 years and even replaced the engine in this vehicle for it to end up with the same issue. I take very good care of it and get its maintenance done. But the car is slow to get up to speed and misfires really bad. I replaced the spark plugs in it and they were coated in oil. The airbag sensor will come on indicating it’s not operating properly. Overall a very unreliable vehicle that has multiple issues. It has ended in catastrophic engine failure twice now”
NHTSA complaint #11721938, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 10165455Aug 12, 2019If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 18% |
| 2021 | 4 | 25% |
| 2020 | 4 | 33% |
| 2019 | 19 | 61% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 23 | 34% |
| 2016 | 33 | 32% |
| 2015 | 20 | 29% |
| 2014 | 18 | 23% |
| 2013 | 35 | 25% |
| 2012 | 36 | 24% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Accent
21 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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