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Reliability Database
Hyundai

Accent

Subcompact
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
4 Generations
8 Engines Rated
1,587 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2005 3rd
2 engines
457 complaints 🔥 14 ☠ 5
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.3)
→
2006-2011 4th
2 engines
447 complaints 🔥 3 ☠ 1
1.6L ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
→
2012-2017 5th
2 engines
594 complaints 🔥 40 ☠ 1
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
→
2018-2022 6th
2 engines
89 complaints 🔥 7
1.6L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.9)
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