1995 Hyundai Accent problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 197 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.2 times the median Accent year — the 1995 model ranks #3 of 30 Accent years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 39 injuries in total across these filings.

Suspension leads the complaint categories with 60 reports (31% of the total).

197

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Accent years?

Accent NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Hyundai Accent problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Suspension	60	30%	▲ up
Airbags	36	18%	▲ up
Transmission	17	9%	new
Electrical System	13	7%	new
Visibility & Wipers	12	6%	new
Body & Structure	9	5%	new
Brakes	8	4%	new
Lighting	7	4%	new
Tires & Wheels	7	4%	new
Latches & Locks	6	3%	new
Seat Belts	6	3%	new
Steering	4	2%	new
Engine	4	2%	new
Fuel System	3	2%	new
Other	2	1%	new
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)	2	1%	new
Seats	1	1%	new

Does the 1995 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V341000SuspensionDecember 20, 2002 · 46,828 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. DURING WINTER MONTHS, LARGE QUANTITIES OF SALT ARE USED TO DE-ICE ROADS. THIS ROAD SALT COULD RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

Consequence

SEVERE CORROSION COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION AND POTENTIAL FRACTURE OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. IF THIS FRACTURE OCCURS, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMAINS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS THROUGH THE FORWARD LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT POINT AND THROUGH THE STRUT ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER WHEELHOUSE. REDUCED CONTROL OF THE FRONT WHEEL LOCATION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS IF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

98V245000SuspensionOctober 6, 1998 · 64,967 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE ROAD SALT USED TO DE-ICE ROADS CAN RESULT IN CORROSION THAT CAUSES PITS TO FORM ON THE LOWER COIL OF THE FRONT SPRINGS ALLOWING CRACKS TO DEVELOP. THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE LOWER SPRING COIL.

Consequence

IF THE FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKS, IT CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS SEATED POSITION, AND CAN CONTACT A TIRE. TIRE DAMAGE CAN RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING GUIDE TO PREVENT A BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING AND DAMAGING A TIRE.

96V113000SuspensionJuly 1, 1996 · 23,070 units

Defect

THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.

Consequence

THE SHIFTED LOCATION CAN RESULT IN IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MEMBER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE UNDERBODY.

95V043000Electrical SystemMarch 3, 1995 · 5,306 units

Defect

THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

Consequence

CONTACT ABRADES AND DAMAGES THE INSULATION ONTHE HARNESS CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STALL. UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALLING INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND REPOSITION THE HARNESS SO THAT CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL LEVER WILL NOT OCCUR.

95V003000LightingJanuary 20, 1995 · 1,638 units

Defect

A PLASTIC SLIDER PIECE WITHIN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH IS MOVED FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM POSITION. THE LOW BEAM LAMPS GO OUT AS INTENDED, BUT THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS DO NOT COME ON.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE LIGHTING CAUSING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER ONCOMING MOTORISTS AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“LOWER CONTROL ARM RECALL NOTICE. *BF CONTROL ARM DROPPED DOWN CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER ACCIDENT, HOWEVER, HYUNDAI DISAGREES WITH THE CONCLUSION THAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALL. *TT”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · April 5, 2003 · crash

“DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT; SPEED 35 TO 40 MPH; VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE; DRIVER'S ARMS WERE BURNED/AIRBAG HIT HIM IN CHEST, CAUSING BRUISES; PASSENGER'S AIRBAG BLEW OUT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW, GLASS SHATTERED THROUGHOUT VEHICLE. IF OCCUPIED, COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY. DUP 527171,…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 24, 1997 · crash

“DURING SUMMER MONTHS, THE HIGH TEMPATURE EFFECTS MY 1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND. THIS PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE OR I HAVE TAKEN A LONG DRIVE, LIKE ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS EXAMINE THE TRANSMISSION…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 24, 2004

“CAR WAS INSPECTED AT COLLEGE PARK HYUNDAI ON 3/2/98 AND PASSED AT MILEAGE 60432 AND WAS STILL UNDER THE GRACE PERIOD OF PASSING INSPECTION WHEN I BOUGHT IT AS IS WITHOUT WORKING HEADLIGHTS, BLOWERS AND RADIO. OTHER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, ANOTHER REPORT WILL BE FILED. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 4, 1998

“ON MY CAR WINDOW THEY HAVE REPLACED SO MANY TIMES AND IT NEVER HAS WORKED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND THAT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 25, 1995 · crash

1995 Hyundai Accent — common questions

Is the 1995 Hyundai Accent reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 197 complaints put the 1995 model at #3 of 30 Accent years. It is one of the Accent years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Accent problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (60 complaints), airbags (36 complaints), transmission (17 complaints).

Does the 1995 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Hyundai Accent. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Hyundai Accent under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 4 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Hyundai Accent years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Accent years to avoid are 2012, 2013, 1995, 2002, 2016, 2001, 1996, 2008, 2015, 2014. The cleanest record among Accent years belongs to 1993.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1995 compare to other Accent years?

What are the most common 1995 Hyundai Accent problems?

Does the 1995 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1995 Hyundai Accent — common questions

Is the 1995 Hyundai Accent reliable?

What are the most common 1995 Accent problems?

Does the 1995 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

Is the 1995 Hyundai Accent under NHTSA investigation?

Which Hyundai Accent years should you avoid?

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