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2009 Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 59 repairs.
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2009 Hyundai Accent repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hyundai Accent

Engine not specified

Hyundai Accent in Nigeria
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Nov 2016

55060 mi

$100000
I had the cylinder / piston rings changed. Replaced arm bushings serviced steering rack, recharged the climate control system, changed the radiator fans 

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2009 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2014
Sep 2011

63000 mi
New clutch installed, $360. Differential out of tolerance. Found transmission (5speed) needed to be replaced. Replaced under warranty (transmission, not clutch). Had car in the shop for 4 days. 

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2009 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

95000 mi

US $60
Ignition Coil failed. Coil replaced. 
Aug 2015

99300 mi

US $300
Front wheel bearing failed. Replaced lug bolt. 
Dec 2015

110000 mi

US $20
Another coil pack failed 
Dec 2016

124000 mi

US $50
Replaced a headlight and a side marker light. 
Mar 2017

133000 mi

US $400
Replaced wheel bearing. 
Sep 2017

140000 mi

US $25
Replaced ignition coil pack. 
Oct 2017

141000 mi

US $100
Replaced spark plugs and additional coil packs due to oil leak. 
Hyundai Accent in Utah, United States
Jan 2016 - May 2016
Jan 2016

62000 mi
Oxygen sensor gave out. 
Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States
Jul 2017 - Dec 2018
Aug 2017

102451 mi

US $1600
Replace timing belt and water pump 
Hyundai Accent in Illinois, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
Dec 2013

94000 mi

US $215
Engine misfiring; coil pack replaced 
Jan 2014

109500 mi
Computer reflashed because no. 3 cylinder was reported at no. 4 cylinder and vice-versa. 
Jun 2014

101000 mi

US $80
Trunk lock not functional. Trunk only opened from via the interior lever. Trunk mechanism replaced by shop. 
Sep 2014

105000 mi
Audio output from the radio was lacking. None of the speakers seemed to receive audio, but a loose speaker wire was discovered in the left rear speaker (under the package shelf). The wire was taped and audio functionality was restored. 
Hyundai Accent in Oregon, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
Feb 2011

40000 mi
Car intermittently would not start. they said it started for them, never checked it. Now it is doing it again the past 2 days it won't start. Very frustrating 
Hyundai Accent in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - Jan 2022
Jul 2015

105000 mi

US $574
Temperature sensor is going out in the automatic transmission. I got an engine check light on the instrument panel, took it in & got it diagnosed. They have to order the part so they just gave me the cost to replace it & scheduled me in. Got a check engine light. Mechanic had to replace the CVV solenoid & the purge valve. Also, an update on my previous repair at 103,000 miles: They replaced the automatic transmission sensor. Costs $674.76. Dealer repaired it. 

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2009 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Hyundai Accent in Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2009 - Aug 2015
Nov 2011

17320 mi

C $130
accessory belts worn, replaced, required to pass yearly provincial inspection, as claimed to my wife by dealer. Suspect this repair was a total rip off, but was done by dealer so reporting as repair 
Nov 2012

24480 mi
check engine light 
Aug 2013

29020 mi
peeling clearcoat on plastic parts, (door handles, rear spoiler) dealer blamed on bird poop (what a joke) refused warranty repair 
Nov 2013

30060 mi

C $50
washer fluid pump died, ordered off internet and replaced myself, car 2 weeks out of warranty. 
Dec 2013

30380 mi

C $50
ball joints worn, replacement needed for vehicle inspection 
May 2014

32240 mi
ignition switch locked up intermittently 
Dec 2014

34100 mi
driver side interior door handle stopped functioning, cable to latch mechanism broke at handle end. Soldered new end on cable 
May 2015

35120 mi

C $40
lift strut failed 
Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States
Dec 2014 - Feb 2018
Aug 2015

68700 mi
Back hatch was assessed for repairs due to sticking. Quote was given 
Nov 2016

84800 mi

US $200
Cylinder 4 coil went bad. So cylinder 4 was misfiring. Fix was to replace number 4 coil. 
Hyundai Accent in Washington, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

5000 mi
OBD system recorded an "Unknown Fault". System was reprogrammed and operates normally. 
Hyundai Accent in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

48980 mi

C $307
"Check Engine" light on. Diagnosed as failure of Oxygen Sensor. Sensor replaced. 
Hyundai Accent in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jan 2011 - Feb 2014
Feb 2011

15500 mi
Loud rattling noise from front of car both sides especially going over bumps in very cold winter driving.Strut boots had come loose at the base .Dealer reattached with urethane as per service bulletin.Problem fixed known problem. 
Hyundai Accent in New York, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
Apr 2015

21500 mi

US $300
I was getting a loud Clunk on rough roads which I thought was a bad rear shock. The dealer told me to come in and after an hour came out, told me the problem was a "broken sway bar" that had been replaced & sent me off. The dealer lied or did not want to deal with the real problem, my rear shocks WERE bad & I had to replace both of them. 
Hyundai Accent in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2010 - May 2011
Mar 2011

18600 mi
front calipers stick 
Hyundai Accent in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2011

33300 mi

US $1170
July 2010 30,900 miles complete clutch replacement for second time, first in January 2010 at 28,500 miles. Hyundai does not honor their own warranty. 
Jul 2014

37000 mi

US $500
Have had trouble with this before, transmission doesn't work properly. I don't bother to call Hyundai anymore, they are very bad with customer service/satisfaction issues. 
Jul 2016

39000 mi

US $115
Not starting or charging. Replaced battery and a small device to it. I no longer contact Hyundai for help, they have lost my trust, and they don't care if they lose customers. Will not consider buying Hyundai again for anything. 
Hyundai Accent in New York, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
Mar 2013

44000 mi
Headlights turned on and off intermittently. Headlight switch replaced under warranty. 
Feb 2014

61000 mi
Hatchback latch sticking in cold weather. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2014

67000 mi

US $190
Rattling noise when driving slowly over bumps and other road irregularities. Mechanic replaced two front sway-bar links. 
Feb 2016

89000 mi

US $35
Power window switch working intermittently. Replaced with switch from junkyard. 
Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States
Mar 2014 - Jul 2018
May 2014

42100 mi
Rear hatch latch would not spring back into latched position when the hatch was closed. Appeared the spring that returns the latch had rusted and was not returning the latch to the closed position. 
Sep 2015

56000 mi

US $50
Two welded exhaust hangers on the exhaust pipe had rusted off, causing the pipe to hang down. Two exhaust clamps were purchased and installed to put the pipe back in the original position. 

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2009 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Hyundai Accent in New York, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Oct 2014

135000 mi
Car starts in limp home mode - mechanic sent it to dealer - dealer said it needed new computer - new computer put in at mechanics cost - condition still persists. 
Nov 2014

135500 mi
Car starts in limp-home mode - been off and on for 4 months - been to the shop multiple times since June - two new transmissions and a new computer. As of today, issue persists. I only paid for the first trans - my mechanic covered rest. Same as before - bought another car today so Hyundai can spend extended time at shop. 
Sep 2015

143000 mi

US $80
Same issue as before - found loose transmission ground. Fixed the problem - probably didn't need original transmission replacement. 
May 2016

161000 mi

US $800
Brakes - pads and front rotors. Both front replaced with used parts. Tires - 4 used with 50% wear 
Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Nov 2021
Sep 2009

3348 mi
Check engine light on. Updated computer software installed. 
Dec 2010

16740 mi
Check engine light on, no drivability issues. ECM reflash, OK so far. 
Jun 2012

36580 mi
Check engine light on, oxygen sensor replaced. 
Aug 2015

74580 mi

C $350
Sunroof switch needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2015

75640 mi

C $450
The front bottom ball joints needed to be replaced. 
Hyundai Accent in Florida, United States
Jan 2010 - Nov 2012

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