2017 Hyundai Accent Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,392miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Hyundai Accent, 6% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,392 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.
“On 5/22/19 the left tire blew out and on the5/23/2019 the rear bumper fell off the interstate. I just leased this used car on the 4/15/19. I went back to the dealer and they refused to help. Dealer stated it's wear and tear. It's only been a month.”
NHTSA complaint #11209557, filed 2019-05, 51,000 miles“On easter sunday 04/01/2018 I was in an accident that caused ,$ 10,800.00 in front end collision damage , no airbags deployed. The resulting collision caused my seatbelt on break 3 of my left ribs . I had accidentally dropped a closed water bottle between my legs , said bottle then rolled up under brake pedal , after I looked down to see where it went I looked up to my horror discovered a red ishtar with a car stopped if front of me . …”
NHTSA complaint #11096678, filed 2018-05, 6,500 miles“I live where it snows. When driving down the road, the snow accumulates around the front tires and on front bumper. The accumulation of snow on my front bumper is pushing the bumper off. On both passenger and driver side of bumper are slowly being pushed off car by snow. The side of bumper is not bolted to car. It is being held by plastic clasps along top of bumper. I am afraid to drive to work because bumper might fall off while driving. Due to icy roads, my speed is 35 to 40 mi.”
NHTSA complaint #11073511, filed 2018-02, 18,392 miles“October 2017 I purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. During my very first month driving this car right bumper clip broke. As I was under warranty took car in complained to the dealership. A tech came out and basically wacked it back in place. So now I notice both left and right sides of bumper are off track. My son is a licensed mechanic. Before I took it back to dealership he had checked and said mom your clip is broke. So he looks back under it again and now BOTH clips are broke. On 9/13/17 go back in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561024, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 10240180Jul 27, 2023In some areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10240179Jul 27, 2023In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 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…
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 2017 Hyundai Accent
23 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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