1999 Hyundai Accent GL review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear struts went out at 35,000 miles and were replaced by the dealer.
This car does not hold an alignment well at all. I am already on my second set of tires for the car. The car does not hold an alignment more than a week before it starts to pull. Last time I took it to the shop I was told by the dealer that the right front camber is out of alignment (but cannot be adjusted), so as far as the dealer is concerned the car is not out of alignment.
The interior door handle on the passenger's side broke & was replaced by the dealer.
The bushings in the sway part squeaked at 35,000 mile. They were replaced by the dealer.
The paint is so cheap on this car, if you brush your keys against the metal when you unlock it, it leaves scratches in the paint. If birds crap on the car and you don't wash it within the same day it happens it fades the paint.
The metal is so cheap that when you close the trunk you risk denting the metal. I have slammed the trunk before to close the trunk and the metal has small dents in it where my hand was. If you lean against the door and have rivets in your jeans you can scratch the paint and dent the door.
Quality is not job one at Hyundai. The Hyundai Accent is a sub-standard car made with sub-standard materials.
Don't buy it!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2001 |