Steering Related Problems of the 1998 Hyundai Accent

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1998 Hyundai Accent.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Hyundai Accent

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems
1
Steering problems
1
Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems
1

Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem #1

The starter was replaced six times, the transmission, front brakes, outer tie rods and the engine were all replaced.

Steering problem #2

Was driving vehicle & lost control. Hit a ditch head-n. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle rolled over several times before stopping. Vehicle was declared totaled.

Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problem #3

Rubbing of the power steering lines causing gears to grind.


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