IN SEPTEMBER 2009 (EXACT DAY UNKNOWN), THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY FAILING. AS A RESULT, I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK APPROXIMATELY ONCE OUT OF EVERY THREE TIMES I STARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO REMEDY THE ISSUE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH AN EXAGGERATED DEGREE OF FORCE WITHIN 1-5 ATTEMPTS. ON NOVEMBER 25, THE SWITCH ULTIMAT…
2005 hyundai Accent lighting problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT GT. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THE VIN DID QUALIFY FOR A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:09V280000(EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT LOCATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,300.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2005 hyundai Accent?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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