Electrical System Problems of Hyundai Accent

Hyundai Accent owners have reported 207 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (119 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Hyundai Accent

The Electrical System problem

I was driving up a hill on interstate 8 in California and all of a sudden I heard a bang under the hood and see sparks and flames and my Hyundai was on fire right there on the freeway. No clue why.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Got car in 2011 in 2015 it stopped working after making loud noises that began with a chirp, found out it was alternator and battery. Had to borrow to fix it it was 700. 00 +. 14 months later it did it again, the shop guy was so angry he contacted his parts guy and got another alternator, I had the   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The driver seat belt will unbuckle on its own while driving. The light will go on to check the electrical wiring, the speaker on the passenger side goes in and out.   Read details...

The Starter problem

Air bag - passenger side air bag light is illuminated and will not turn off when the vehicle is started and while driving. ( issue has been ongoing for the past 6 months and dealer wants to charge for diagnostic- car is 2years old!).   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Car would randomly shut off or stall while being driven; car would not start up or turn over right after the incident occurs. Happened multiple times after bringing it to the Hyundai dealership; getting the car back and saying that they can�t replicate the problem while it is unsafe to drive.   Read details...




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