1997 Hyundai Accent L Hatchback from North America - Comments

Clutch had to be replaced after 3,000 miles.

Electrical problem, reverse lights had to be repaired. Wasn't burned out bulbs.

Check engine light came on frequently, had to be repaired (another electrical problem).

Front tires were almost balding after only 14,000 miles.

I bought this car because it was cheap. I didn't have to put anything down and it had a very low monthly payment. The finance department at the dealer tried to screw me over by adding additional charges without disclosing them to me but I eventually got my money back.

I live and work in the city so I only put 14,000 miles on it in the span of about 3 years. Good car for in town commuting, but kind of scarey to drive on the highway. Considering I had the above problems at such low mileage, I'm sure something more would have happened if I still had this car. (just traded it in for a 2000 Honda Civic).

Overall it's very cheap transportation, but that's about it. Luckily the service department here is good and all of my problems were fixed promptly. However there is still no excuse for the problems I had at such an early stage of the car's life. After reading other nightmare surveys of this car, I think I was one of the lucky few.

My advice - pay a little more and get something that is reliable.

I have a 97 Accent and nothing has gone wrong with it for the 2 1/2 years I've had it. Some advice: drive your Honda careful or the same thing will happen.

I had the same problem with this car! Bought this car new. My clutch went out after approx 5500 miles. Also had the same problem with the check engine light too. Dealer said that it was a common problem for this model. You made a good choice my friend, by getting a Honda. I had an 86 civic prior to this car. I never had any problems! Should have kept it!

I finally got rid of my Hyundai after taking a loss from the dealer, because the car doesn't hold its resale value at all! Now I'm driving a Nissan. No problems so far. For the guy who has been lucky with his Hyundai for the past 2 years, good luck. Better start saving money, your problems will begin to happen soon if not after your five year "limited" warranty expires.