Hyundai Accent problems
67 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was idling, she depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle hesitated and then lunged forward. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted into neutral, the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Hyundai accent. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and stalled without warning. The vehicle was…
October 2017 I purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. During my very first month driving this car right bumper clip broke. As I was under warranty took car in complained to the dealership. A tech came out and basically wacked it back in place. So now I notice both left and right…
Every time I try to press on brakes on a hill or gravel my car skids while driving and I feel my car skid and struggle to brake on a dry day with no rain what so ever. My 2017 Hyundai accent brand new and im the only owner. This has been happening since I purchased the car.
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Common questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Hyundai Accent is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
On the NHTSA data, the 2017 Hyundai Accent does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 19 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 54,500 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 54,500 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Hyundai Accent has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Hyundai Accent?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 67 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.