The Lemon Index2017 Hyundai Accent.
The 2017 Hyundai Accent is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 27 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 40, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 30 to 31 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Accent year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 68 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Accent year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 22K to 66K miles on the car (31 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 71 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU
- This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2050–2150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
I was driving down road and truck hit me on passenger side and air bags didn't deploy
2017 Hyundai Accent owner · NHTSA complaint 11234947
More owner reports
Whenever I start driving the driver side airbag light turns on and won't turn off until I turn the car off and then back on and it still turns back on when I start moving.
NHTSA complaint 11245416
Airbag light came on. Got it diagnosied and appeared code b1490 (occupent classification)
NHTSA complaint 11083863
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 40; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Accent year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Accent problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (33%), brakes (15%) and electrical (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Hyundai Accent get?
30 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Hyundai Accent safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Accent problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 22,000 and 66,000 miles. The middle report was at 51,000 miles, from 31 complaints.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Hyundai Accent cost in fuel a year?
About $2050 to $2150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Accent year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2018 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works