2004 Hyundai Accent Problems, Recalls & Reliability

40 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2004 Hyundai Accent, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 32/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 31,000 miles.

40Complaints
32/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Typical

Where 2004 sits among all Accent years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Airbags 10 complaints (25%) · typically ~31,000 miles
Transmission & drivetrain 5 complaints (13%)
Steering 4 complaints (10%)
Wheels & tires 3 complaints (8%)
Brakes & stability 3 complaints (8%)
Other 3 complaints (8%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2004 Hyundai Accent.

Technical service bulletins

38 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and engine — are on file for the 2004 Hyundai Accent. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2004 Accent TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2001peak 7 in 20042018

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2004 Hyundai Accent reliable?

The 2004 Hyundai Accent drew 40 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 32/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).

What are the most common 2004 Hyundai Accent problems?

The top reported problems for the 2004 Hyundai Accent are airbags (10 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (5), and steering (4).

Does the 2004 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2004 Hyundai Accent. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.