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2019 Hyundai Accent.

The 2019 Hyundai Accent is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 6 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 22, 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.

22Lemon Index · 100 = average car

One of the most reliable. 4.5× fewer complaints than average.

Best year 2014 · Worst year 2002

2019 Hyundai Accent
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Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints6first 3 years
Fuel economy31–32 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash testnot ratedNHTSA

How serious. Out of 31 owner complaints, owners reported:

2crashes
1injuries
1fires
5tows

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

engine33%
suspension17%
airbags17%
doors, locks & latches17%

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.

Transmission problems in every Hyundai Accent year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 54K
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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 19K to 85K miles on the car (10 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.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Hyundai told dealers about

Hyundai sent dealers 79 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

  • If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine?

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningNot offered
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Fuel cost and engines

About $2000–2050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.

Quick answers

Is the 2019 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 22; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Accent year by this measure is 2014.

What are the most common 2019 Hyundai Accent problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (33%), suspension (17%) and airbags (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2019 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 2019 Hyundai Accent get?

31 to 32 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.

How much does the 2019 Hyundai Accent cost in fuel a year?

About $2000 to $2050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2019 Hyundai Accent have?

1.6L 4-cyl.

What Hyundai Accent year is better than the 2019?

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

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