1996 Hyundai Accent Structure
Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.
Complaint Timeline
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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN VEHICLE'S DOOR BY LIFTING THE HANDLE, A SPRING POPPED OUT. THIS RESULTED IN DOOR HANDLE NOT OPERATING. THIS WAS THE THIRD HANDLE THAT BROKE. *AK
DOOR HANDLES INSIDE AND OUT ARE MADE OF VERY CHEAP MATERIAL AND BREAK EASILY. *AK
NO SOUND PROOFING IN DOORS, NOISE IS VERY LOUD WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH. I BELIEVE I'VE LOST SOME HEARING IN LEFT EAR. *AK **** DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****739751.
HYUNDAI IS MAKING ME PAY FOR THE SECOND REPLACEMENT AND WILL REIMBURSE THE PART 6 WEEKS LATER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED.
THE IMPACT BEAM WAS NOT ON CORRECTLY. WHEN DRIVER'S DOOR IS CLOSED, IT WOULD RATTLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR DOOR. PICKED VEHICLE UP AFTER REPAIRS & NOTICED DOOR NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO INVOICE. COMPOUND USED. TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
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Quick Summary
The 1996 Hyundai Accent has 5 Structure complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.