Air Brake Problems of Hyundai Accent

Hyundai Accent owners have reported 7 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's antilock modulator (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Hyundai Accent


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Hyundai Accent

The Antilock Modulator problem

See attached document for complaint   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

There are leak stains all over my engine, and my car started smoking. I got the recall notice 2 days after the incident, and there are no remedies yet for my abs sensor to be replaced.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

Consumer called complaining about brake problems. Stated that while driving on the highway at 70 mph she stepped on the brakes and vehicle started shaking. Vehicle pulled to the right. Dealer was contacted, and has fixed the whole braking system.   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

My Hyundai is new with only 7k miles. Brakes repeatedly grind with a crunching noise in snowy conditions to point where I have difficulty stopping vehicle. Pulls to right and steering wheel shakes to point where you can see it moving from a distance.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Caliper problem

While stoped at a stop light there was a loud bang and a loud grinding sound. It turns out the break calipers and pads exploded and failed. Had to replace rear pads caliper and rotor.   Read details...




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