1996 Hyundai Accent L review from North America
"An environmentally friendly and unobtrusive car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The windows don't roll up, spring project.
Rear tire "toe-in" creates mild wear pattern, essentially not fixable, noticed @ 11 months and 18k, not a believer in rotating rear tires on a "FWD" at least not every 6k, last time the car would be touched by dealer.
Dealer replaced a bad clutch master cylinder @ 6 months and 11k.
Alternator adjust bracket broke due to an alternator bolt mysteriously missing the nut, @ 16 months and 30k, first visit to the parts department.
Rev limiter works, but speed governor is inoperable, no complaint.
Radiator likes to run one pint low.
General comments?
Learn to maintain this car yourself and the car will maintain you.
Fuel filter @ 40k, 70k.
Spark plugs @ 40k, 75k.
Plug wires @70k.
Front brake pads @ 70k.
Air filter @ 40k, 70k.
Battery 3.3 years, 80k.
Timing belt real soon!
Those rotors and wheel hubs look like quite a task, but still running down the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L 12v 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91010 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2001 |