1996 Hyundai Accent power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Hyundai Accent — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Manual transmission fails to shift into 2nd gear, 4th gear, or reverse. (into any of the down shifting positions) there seems to be no pattern to predict when this problem will appear. I've experienced problems on surface streets, freeways, and when just starting the car or mid trip. *jb”
filed Feb 27, 2005
“Upon having transmission replaced vehicle stalled, and gears got stuck when trying to go from one gear to the next. Please provide any further information. *ak”
filed Jan 18, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Accent | 6 | 9% |
| 2016 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Accent | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Accent | 12 | 9% |
| 2012 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Accent | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Accent | 13 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.