Brake Light problems of the 2005 Hyundai Accent

Eight problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2005 Hyundai Accent. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Hyundai Accent based on all problems reported for the 2005 Accent.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/29/2020

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and replaced the rear light bulbs however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2019

Takata recall. . For some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes everytime that happens my steering wheel locks on me ive had to change my disk and caliber on my car in only a week 3 times because for some reason its been scratching my brakes and rotors and it messed up a brand new rotors and caliber my car has been sitting for a week now because im not able to drive it because not even the mecanic knows whats wrong with it (this is the link to images (https://photos. App. Goo. Gl/3xcwpxp4t7qrvplq8).

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2019

For some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes it does it then it stops and acts normal then it does it again meanwhile im also having problems with the sterring wheel I had it checked a couple times and everything seems fine it has fluids but it gets stuck while im driving and not able to move the steering wheel it gets locked while im driving it happens alot when the brake lights starts acting up I could be in a highway or I can be in the streets its starting to annoy me.

4 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated even when the vehicle was shut off. The failure recurred and drained the battery. In order to prevent the battery from draining, the fuse that connects to the brake light had to be removed. When the fuse for the brake light was removed, the vehicle was unable to reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09v280000 (exterior lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,500.

5 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2013

I was unaware that Hyundai had issued a recall on these vehicles back on September 2, 2009. My car started not wanting to let me shift out of park, after I had applied the brake to do so. Just last night October 2, 2013. I noticed that my brake light were on and not my headlights, and the car was in park, and the vehicle was off. I will attempt to get this fixed at the Hyundai dealership in enterprise, al. I hope they will fix this safety issue, as I have readed other complaints from people across the nation have had with this and dealerships have refused to comply and fix this free of charge. Hopefully the dealership will fix it.

6 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed the gear failed to shift out of park, and the brake lights failed to illuminate. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign number 09v280000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 47,000. The approximate current mileage was 75,000.

7 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2012

The brake lights do not work when the brake pedal is pressed, and the shifter is stuck in the parked position.

8 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2011

The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent gt. The contact stated the brake light failed to illuminate when the brakes were depressed. The contact also stated the vehicle failed to shift out the park position. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the VIN did qualify for a recall under NHTSA campaign id number:09v280000(exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.


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