Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai accent. As the contact began to drive, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably to 50 MPH without warning. The contact moved the gear shifter into neutral and powered off the engine to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed onto the curb and towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
2011 Hyundai Accent cruise control problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
When does it fail?
Of the 5 cruise control complaints filed for the 2011 Hyundai Accent, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 5 model years of Hyundai Accent in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai accent. The contact stated that he was reversing from a parking lot when the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact completely powered off the vehicle in order to stop the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 3,100.
I was driving along on a city street going about 40mph. As I was driving the gas pedal became slack and the car started accelerating rapidly. I had to drive with the break depressed in order to pull off the road. While the car was in park, the car continued to rev. I turned the car off. When I started the car, it was revving as badly as it had before I turned it off. Currently, the car is at…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 23,056 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Hyundai/Accent.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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