2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT Steering Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
9 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
The Emergency brake light, ABS light, and esc light all come on while driving & speedometer goes to 0. The speedometer also stops tracking mileage when these lights come on. This used to happen on & off, but now it’s almost permanent. Hundreds are reporting the same exact issue online, but mechanics cannot figure out what the problem is. Me and countless others have taken the vehicle to mechanics multiple times with no resolve and thousands of dollars worth of diagnostics that are incorrect and don’t resolve the issue. It is dangerous because we don’t know how fast we’re going, and we don’t know if your abs, emergency brakes, & esc are all working properly. This issue is impacting Hyundai Accents years 2015, 2016, & 2017 based on the multiple threads & posts online. I think it’s related to electrical issues too because my windshield wipers & blinkers will randomly...
My steering wheel column was replaced 4 months ago because it was shorting itself - steering froze up while driving - I was unable to steer vehicle in any way - after total replacement I am having issues with dash board lights flashing on off - MPH states that I’m driving at 0 miles per hour and steering wheel froze up for a moment. SAME as before.
Steering froze up while driving - was unable to turn car more than a few inches with great difficulty
I'M NOT SURE.*DT*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WITH THE STEERING FAULT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WEBB HYUNDAI MERRILLVILLE (1000 81ST AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410) HOWEVER, WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
THIS VEHICLE HAS TOTALLY DESTROYED AND FLOODED BY HURRICANE MARIA 09/20/2017.I MADE CLAIM AND INSURANCE DID NOT DECLARED IT AS " LOST" BECAUSE IT HAS A NEW VEHICLE.SAFETY FEATURES ON STEERING WHEEL WONT FUNCTION , DASH , RADIO, FLOOR, SEATS,REAR TRUNK WAS FLOODED. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURE COMPANY , THE VEHICLE LOST IT'S WARRANTY BECAUSE IT HAS FLOODED. I DON'T NEED AN ACCIDENT AND EXPERIMENT AIR BAGS FAILURE, ALL MEDIA SYSTEM DON'T WORK TO KEEP MY HANDS ON STEERING WHEEL.
WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY; TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND/OR RIGHT CAUSES A REPEATED CLACKING SOUND ONLY HEARD WHILE INSIDE THE CABIN. POSSIBLY SUSPENSION OR STRUT PROBLEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JEFFERSON CITY HYUNDAI IN JEFFERSON CITY, MO, BUT THE FAILURES WERE UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
THE CAR DRIFTS AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH AND AT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY REQUIRE CONSTANT CORRECTION DUE TO STEERING DRIFTING. DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT'S THE ELECTRONIC STEERING. AND THAT I WILL GET USED TO IT. THE CARS ACTS AS IF IT HAS WORN STEERING COMPONENTS. AT HIGHER SPEED THE STEERING IS SLOPPY, THE CAR WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE.
Other 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT Problem Areas
Engine
31 complaints
Air Bags
27 complaints
Electrical System
24 complaints
Unknown Or Other
14 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint