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2012 Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 73 repairs.
2012 Hyundai Accent repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Hyundai Accent
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| Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Nov 201324180 mi | The Hyundai dealer I took the car too, could not fix the engine and steering wheel vibration during engine warm up. Once the engine had warmed up it idled smoothly but not until then. He said all the accents ran the same.Still no fix. | ||
| Dec 201324800 mi | Waiting to return car. Will most likely will take complaint to Hyundai Auto Canada, and thewith the CAMPVAP program. The car has been returned to the selling dealer and another Hyundai dealer more than 5 times since bought new. | ||
| Mar 201427280 mi | Now told vibration is normal due to running a lean mixture during warm-up to prevent carbon build-up. | ||
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Accent in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201728000 miUS $1800 | replace left lower control arm | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 20125760 mi | Was crack in the pipe. radiator replaced | ||
| Mar 201448360 mi | Strong knocking noise. Stabilizers were replaced | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 201650801 miUS $420 | Bad Wheel Bearing Left Front. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201563000 mi | Piston Slap | ||
| Apr 201674700 miUS $100 | I was an ASE Certified Tech in six repair areas including engine repair. These engines have no iron cylinder sleeves except for a very thin coating that has worn away causing piston slap. Hyundai/Kia knows of this problem but won't repair. | ||
| May 201791000 miUS $50 | Replace ignition switch. | ||
| Mar 2018101000 miUS $10 | Clean fuel injection system and induction cleaning. | ||
| May 2018108000 miUS $45 | Treated engine with XADO 120% three piece Nano oil treatment that has almost stopped the piston slap. Last treatment done at around 60000 miles and the slap came back about 50000 miles. Will treat again after 40000 miles. This treatment really works, This should be sold as standard equipment for all new Hyundai owners. | ||
| May 2022149500 miUS $100 | Piston ring soak done according to Hyundai TSB for excessive oil consumption. Let solvent soak in cylinder for 12 hours. Changed oil before start. Replaced spark plugs and coils. Flush coolant and replaced thermostat. Replace cam and crank sensor. Diagnose a/c door mode fault. Replace mode control motor. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20138000 mi | Brake light on dash would light up for a couple seconds when taking of from a stop light or sign. Took it to dealer. Technician found left rear brake line attachment slightly loose, which had allowed some fluid to slowly seep out. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 201559520 miC $35 | Check engine light appeared, P050A code. Cleared code on my own twice before taking to dealership, but co. At dealership I had to insist that they complete the ECM/ECU update instead of them just clearing the code again, so it cost me $35 | ||
| Aug 201883700 miC $150 | Gas tank leaking around seam. Diy replacement with used tank as new tank from dealer was over $1000 | ||
| Sep 201984940 miC $175 | Flex pipe on exhaust had to be replaced | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Tennessee, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014117000 miUS $125 | Replace rear shocks | ||
| Jun 2015135000 miUS $224 | Wheel bearing was roaring | ||
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Accent in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Oct 201558700 miUS $225 | Pads & Rotors Rears stick | ||
| Nov 201677300 miUS $289 | Clutch Master Cylinder Replaced Dealer only part not stocked at dealer | ||
| Hyundai Accent in U.S. Minor Outlying Islands Jun 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Oct 201636040 mi$120 | Rear brakes scraping had pads replaced mechanic noticed sticky calipers also fronts are staring to scrape again sticky calipers are the cause I wish they would recall the calipers to avoid have to replace brakes every 30k miles | ||
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Hyundai Accent in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201691000 miUS $250 | Replaced Alternator | ||
| Hyundai Accent in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201779500 mi | Update computer spark control. Was causing pinging. | ||
| Feb 201983000 miUS $200 | Replaced noisy hvac blower assembly. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in California, United States Jun 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 201552700 miUS $79 | Alignment and software update | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 20124000 mi | Clicking coming from steering wheel. Went to (3) dealers. The 1st couldn't hear it. The 2nd said it was the clock spring, but wouldn't fix. The 3rd couldn't hear it, but stated on report that it was the clock spring. Would not repair. Rattle coming from dash. Very annoying. Dealer #3 could not hear, but it's very obvious. Rattle can be heard above radio. Going back to try Dealer #2. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Mar 20123000 mi | Front bumper was not primed prior to applying final coat of paint prior to shipment after assembly in Korea. Dealer primed and painted bumper to factory spec and gave gratis loaner car. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201450000 miUS $79 | Calipers frozen,was doing my own brake job,at 50K miles,front and rear pads only had half wear.However, I could not break free the rear calipers to put new pads on that I broke.The dealer was great,gave my wife a loaner gratis,put in my pad. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201443400 miC $300 | Had the fuel injectors and throttle body services. | ||
| Sep 201450220 mi | Headlight | ||
| Nov 201453320 mi | Car was a no start. Called CAA and had the car towed to Dealer... Diagnosis dead battery. Out of warranty... customer paid in full. 158.00 | ||
| Mar 201558900 mi | Check engine light on. Had to replace CCV Vent. Also did coolant flush and machine rotors, reline rear brakes. Repair total $573.00 | ||
| Sep 201570060 miC $525 | Replaced 4 tires with a larger size to accomodate for the 7 percent speedo error. Now down to about 3 percent according to my gps | ||
| Apr 201681840 miC $360 | Car was starting to have pauses when the key was turned for the starter. It would kick over but it was like a dead spot on the starter. Took it to the shop after 2 weeks and when they went to bring it into the shop they had to push it in. | ||
| Jun 201681840 miC $450 | Decrease in fuel mileage. Had spark plugs changed and injector flush | ||
| Nov 201693160 miC $300 | Replaced KF wheel bearing that had been groaning for some time. Timed it to do front brakes at same time | ||
| Sep 2017101680 miC $125 | Both rear marker lights and 1 license plate light, 15 minutes labor charge. | ||
| Jun 2018109740 miC $350 | Check engine light on. Problem corrected under warranty. Light bulbs replaced. Replaced both rear outside marker bulbs and one license plate bulb. $45 for all three. | ||
| Jan 2022143220 miC $190 | Check engine light on Determined to be a misdiagnosis and no charge for checking second check engine light. Light returned after 90 km Another repair trip. Replaced faulty vacuum hose causing check engine lights, no charge. No further problems. Replaced rear shocks supplied at local CAA repair shop. $190.00 Lof 64.95 | ||
| Jul 2022145700 miC $1700 | After many check engine lights and being told I need to replace catalytic converter I took it to a local muffler shop and 2 hours later got a aftermarket catalytic converter. The secondary one was not replaced as it couldn't set a code. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Indiana, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 201424000 mi | rear passenger electric door lock malfunction | ||
| Hyundai Accent in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 20123000 mi | A/C not working well. Dealer found low refrigerant and re-charged. Dye added for future troubleshooting. | ||
| Dec 201366000 mi | Valve cover gasket replaced under warranty. | ||
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2018114080 miC $250 | Stabilizer bar worn, clonking over bumps -> replaced. | ||
| Jun 2020152520 miC $3600 | Intake CVVT | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Missouri, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016109000 miUS $30 | This RB Accent tends to develop a Pinging issue in some cars, I just happen to have one of those cars. If you run 91 Octane or Higher it no longer has this issue. Hyundai has a recall in this issue, but states that is does not affect my car. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Tennessee, United States May 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201549000 mi | Check engine light came on. Caused by pre-ignition. Cure was to reflash knock sensor. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Vermont, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 20113200 mi | TSB to reflash ECM. In & out in 20 minutes. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201626040 miC $100 | Replaced rear shock absorbers as the factory units were getting too weak and the car would bottom out, especially on speed bumps, no matter how slowly I drove. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201545000 mi | The spray nozzle in the rear window was spraying water into the inside of the car. It's replaced under warranty. Traction control light came one. It was diagnosed that the sensor went bad and it was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201663000 mi | Oil cooler line clamp failed that caused loss of engine oil. The failed clamp was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Minnesota, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201547000 mi | Error code thrown by knock sensor. Fixed with software update. | ||
| Dec 201557000 mi | Throttle was sticking when the clutch was pressed in, causing the engine to rev. | ||
| Hyundai Accent in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - May 2019 | |||
| Jul 201438920 mi | Gas cap light turned on and off intermittently, even when gas cap was tightened. Dealer replaced purge valve under warranty. Light went off for a while, but behavior returned 10 days later | ||
| Dec 201445880 mi | Gas cap light continued to turn on and off intermittently. Dealer replaced vent valve under warranty. Issue has not returned in 3 weeks since. | ||
| Oct 201556400 mi | Water leaking into rear cargo area. Loose bolt in hatch latch receiver found. Silicone sealant was added, bolt replaced, and pressure testing confirmed no more leaking. | ||
| Mar 201663240 mi | Water continuing to leak into rear cargo area. Dealer discovered that rear lights were improperly reinstalled (by them on last visit), reinstalled properly. | ||
| Jul 201668180 mi | Check engine light on again. Code indicated knocking, a known issue with an available ECU update, which was performed. | ||
| Apr 201777064 mi | Check engine light on again. Diagnosed as a faulty purge valve, which was replaced under warranty for a second time. | ||
| Jul 201780665 mi | Check engine light on again; "resolved" by clearing water from evap line. Was charged a diagnostic fee despite car being under warranty; apparently Hyundai warranties only cover labor when it's to replace parts, and no parts needed to be replaced. Dealer provided no answer as to how water got into the fuel system or what they had done to prevent the issue from reoccurring. CEL came back on within 48hrs of previous visit. Dealer ordered replacement charcoal canister, took 2 weeks to arrive. Charcoal canister replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201999820 miC $476 | Starter developed "flat spots" (would occasionally need 5+ attempts to actually start, then be fine for a few weeks) and was replaced. | ||
2012 Hyundai Accent 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Hyundai Accent in Alberta, Canada Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018124000 miC $350 | Oil change and fix of oil leak in lines | ||
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