2005 Hyundai Accent

The 2005 Hyundai Accent is a subcompact sedan that is available with two engine options: a 1.6-liter inline-four and a 2.0-liter inline-four. The 1.6-liter engine produces 104 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque, while the 2.0-liter engine produces 138 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are available with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

The Accent has received generally positive reviews from critics, who praise its affordability, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior. However, some critics have noted that the Accent’s performance is lackluster and that its interior materials are cheap.

Engine

• 1.6-liter inline-four
  • Intake manifold gasket failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant or oil leaking from the intake manifold, engine overheating, rough idle
    • Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 2.0-liter inline-four
  • No Issues Found

Transmission

• Five-speed manual transmission
  • No Issues Found
• Four-speed automatic transmission
  • Transmission slipping
    • Description/Symptoms: The transmission slips gears or hesitates when shifting
    • Solution: Replace the transmission or rebuild the transmission
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical

• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery is not charging, the lights dim, or the engine stalls
  • Solution: Replace the alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery drains quickly, even when the car is not running
  • Solution: Replace the battery or find and repair the electrical drain
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rust on the body panels
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust spots or blisters on the body panels, especially around the wheel wells and door frames
  • Solution: Repair or replace the rusted panels
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Climate control problems
  • Description/Symptoms: The climate control system does not work properly, such as the air conditioner not blowing cold air or the heater not working
  • Solution: Replace the climate control unit or repair the wiring
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Power window failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The power windows do not work properly, such as the windows not going up or down, or the windows getting stuck
  • Solution: Replace the power window motor or repair the wiring
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2005 Hyundai Accent is a reliable and affordable car, but it is not without its problems. Some of the most common issues with the Accent include intake manifold gasket failure, transmission slipping, alternator failure, battery drain, rust on the body panels, climate control problems, and power window failure. The severity of these issues varies, but some of them can be expensive to fix. Overall, the Accent is a good value for the money, but it is important to be aware of the potential problems that can occur.