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2008 Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 54 repairs.
2008 Hyundai Accent repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Hyundai Accent
Engine not specified
| Hyundai Accent in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Feb 201785560 miC $150 | found coolant under the car. brought the car to the mechanic and the water pump was leaking. had to replace the water pump, water pump gasket. | ||
| Jul 201786800 miC $1500 | brake caliper got stuck. the car wouldn't accelerate faster than a bicycle and couldn't go faster than 50km/h and 20 km/h the last time driven. had to replace the two front caliper and hoses. 1 day later, the problem came back. car is still at the shop... **one of the caliper got rebuild (diy) a year ago but both were already rusty at that time** | ||
2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 109hp 1.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Accent in Romania Sep 2008 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201129760 mi | Suspension bushes had to be replaced | ||
| Mar 201549600 mi$1000 | EPS system breakdown, entire steering box needed replacement | ||
2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Accent in Nevada, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 20082891 mi | Customer states the passenger side B pillar shoulder belt adjuster button is coming apart. Check and advise | ||
| Oct 20088000 mi | Seatbelt B pillar cover slider not staying at stops. Replaced B pillar shoulder belt adjuster | ||
| Jun 200921000 mi | Drivers side sun visor would not stay in the up position blocking view through windshield. Drivers side vanity light would not turn on when visor mirror cover was opened. | ||
| Dec 200931000 mi | Customer states brake lights do not work. Verified. Stored code found brake switch circuit. Cleared code and replaced brake switch. | ||
| Jun 201044000 mi | R&R compressor clutch coil | ||
| Oct 201053000 mi | replace passenger window regulator handle | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Mar 201171300 miC $80 | Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 201134000 mi | Clutch squeak that would go away with slightest pressure on the clutch pedal. Throw out bearing bad. Replace same along with damaged pressure plate. This was second visit for issue, I had to agree to $600 for tear down in case wear item. | ||
2008 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Accent in Alabama, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 2014116400 miUS $1000 | Coils went out. Acted like bad fuel. Ruined rings before problem was found. Put different engine in. | ||
2008 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Accent in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201261000 mi | Passenger side axle seal leaking, also changed trans fluid. Cold start stumble and set DTC 300. Only on a quick two attempt cold start. | ||
| May 2016137000 miUS $140 | Both front wheel bearings replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016137000 miUS $385 | New struts in front and new shocks in back | ||
| Feb 2017146000 miUS $105 | Replaced alternator | ||
| May 2017152000 miUS $435 | New cooling hoses and thermostat. Old hoses were fine. The thermostat was bad it turns out as the engine temperature is 10f hotter now. It would struggle in the winter to maintain it's rated temperature. Drain, flush and refill with new coolant. replace compressor, o rings, drier, expansion valve, flush lines, condenser and evaporator. Refill with 18 oz R134a | ||
| Jul 2017152650 miUS $67 | AC belt tension pulley. Because insufficient tightened after May's timing belt change. | ||
| May 2018159000 miUS $50 | Was getting a P0420 code for a bad cat. I replaced the post cat 02 sensor. | ||
| Jul 2019169300 miUS $25 | PS high pressure pipe rusted out | ||
| Nov 2019170880 miUS $100 | All lower suspension | ||
| Feb 2020173650 miUS $155 | P0420 dead cat. R&R Hub and bearing | ||
| Mar 2020173700 miUS $80 | R&R axle and CV joint | ||
| Oct 2020174045 miUS $405 | Rear hatch latch rear hatch struts rear wheel bearings, rear brake back plate, rear brake parking brake cables and rear brake wheel cylinders | ||
| Mar 2021177850 miUS $70 | Pre cat O2 sensor | ||
| Sep 2021183276 miUS $70 | alternator | ||
| Hyundai Accent in California, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014101000 miUS $150 | 3rd cylinder misfire. Bad spark plug replaced. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201379000 miUS $200 | alignment off. Bent tie rod. Repaired. Plus oil change | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Washington, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Feb 20093000 mi | Check Engine light was attributed to a software service bulletin update. | ||
| Jun 20095000 mi | Check engine light - tightened a fuel vent hose. | ||
| Jan 201115000 mi | Car could be driven another week with the problem --includes engine light with no other symptoms Updated software with reflash -- and nothing else | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 20083000 mi | There was a problem with the ignition on cold startups. The dealer switched coils between cylinders and the problem has not occurred since. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201150000 mi | Unusual noise under hood. Adjustments made & noise stopped. | ||
2008 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Hyundai Accent in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Feb 20093000 mi | Cargo net retraining clip keeps poping out. Ordered part for the second time. Keep getting wrong part in | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Louisiana, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Jun 20081100 miUS $5 | Passenger sunvisor retainer replaced. Was not holding sunvisor in place, allowing it to "pop out" occasionally. | ||
| Jul 20081408 mi | Rear high mount stop light (LED light in hatch spoiler) developed condensation inside assembly. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Nov 201591100 miUS $500 | Fan belt needed replacing | ||
| Feb 2017105000 miUS $1000 | Timing chain broke and damaged the engine. Another engine had to be bought and placed in the vehicle. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201331620 mi | Exhaust hanger rusted away and let go. I was able to repair this myself with materials from home. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201296000 mi | Brake light switch went bad, needed replacement. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Oct 201224280 miC $20 | MUFFLER HANGER | ||
| Aug 201538440 miC $700 | struts in front and sway link bars | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Illinois, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201456000 miUS $400 | Ball Joint Failure | ||
| Mar 201561000 miUS $80 | Strut Mount failure | ||
2008 Hyundai Accent 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Hyundai Accent in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Dec 201026040 miC $1200 | Mechanical clutch failure not covered under warranty. They rebuilt the clutch. | ||
2008 Hyundai Accent
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 201235500 mi | Rear wheels were wearing the tires badly, had to be shimmed to bring the back wheels in line, Had to wait 1 month for shims to get here. | ||
2007.5 Hyundai Accent
Engine not specified
| Hyundai in Veracruz, Mexico Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201151460 mi$100 | lack of power when acelerating at low RPM, good response at high RPM, excesive fuel waste in city, good fuel economy in highway lack of power when acelerating at low RPM, good response at high RPM, excesive fuel waste in city, good fuel economy in highway, first I change the crankshaft sensor, later clean IAC valve, now Im gonna change MAP sensor, I hope it works | ||
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