The Lemon Index2018 Hyundai Accent.
The 2018 Hyundai Accent is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 7 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 18, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 31 to 32 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Accent year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 19 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Accent year. 2018 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 0K to 48K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- latches/locks/linkages 2021
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
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 84 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the…
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine Light on?
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a complaint of ?Check Engine Light on?
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 | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2000–2050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 5.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 18; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Accent year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2018 Hyundai Accent problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (29%), body structure (14%) and airbags (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Accent have?
1 safety recall (latest: latches/locks/linkages). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Hyundai Accent get?
31 to 32 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2018 Hyundai Accent have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2018 Hyundai Accent cost in fuel a year?
About $2000 to $2050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Hyundai Accent have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Accent year is better than the 2018?
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