The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Accent · 2016
2016 Hyundai Accent. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 27 / 37 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 26 / 36 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 23,100 and 91,400 miles. Median 50,000, from 51 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 93,000 | 67,500–110,000 | 13 |
| Airbags | 61,000 | 34,200–83,500 | 14 |
| Electrical | 47,900 | 35,000–68,000 | 13 |
| Steering | 20,000 | 5,600–48,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 33% |
| Electrical | 26% |
| Engine | 15% |
| Brakes | 10% |
| Steering | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 77
Hyundai filed 77 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the…
- Check engine warning light with the following
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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