Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Hyundai Accent has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 88 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V280000 STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V122000 STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 42 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 11 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 11 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Visibility 5 complaints
Of the 88 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 88 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Hyundai Accent has experienced multiple recalls related to brake light switch malfunctions, highlighting a persistent issue. High complaints about airbags and lighting also suggest recurring problems, leading to increased maintenance concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake light switch | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| airbags | 60,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| visibility/wipers | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 40,000 miles
- Timing belt check at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering brake lights
- Airbag warning light
- Unresponsive wipers
- Electrical shorts or failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Hyundai Accent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.