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Power steering failure!!!
missmel89, 11/06/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is NOT what I thought it was. I fell in love with it when I first got back in August. Then two days ago, while I was making a sharp turn, the wheel suddenly became extremely heavy and tight to turn as if there was no assist. I had to use all my strength and accelerate in order to make my turns safely! After 10 minutes the steering softened up again. However, yesterday as I was making a u-turn it happened once again! My car is currently at the dealer and I should be hearing from them tomorrow. I am hoping they find something wrong because this is NOT NORMAL OR SAFE! This is not the first complaint about the power steering either, meaning there must be more out there!
Redbone
Shelli , 08/14/2021
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had my 2012 for about 2 1/2 years - she came with 101k miles and has roughly about 156k Redbone electrical system is starting to fail, the front bumper is coming off, but overall, it is a good car. No Bluetooth option either - it’s literally a basic car to get you to and from
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Not happy at the moment
winvid33, 06/21/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought my car because I couldn't come close price wise with the american car dealers. Within 3 days of purchasing my car, the Transmission had to be replaced. I would have rather got the manual transmission but they are like a needle in a haystack. That is what the low price represents. You end up paying way more with the automatic. I called Hyundai to try to get a new vehicle since the brand new one I bought lost a tranny in the first week. No way! I just put in gas and got 31.5 MPG on exactly half highway driving and using the Active Eco Mode. I don't expect I will ever get the 30 city that they say they get.
Disappointed repeat Hyundai customer
stanmansell, 12/08/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd HYundai and first disappointment.I bought it for the MPG. Just getting 33 with ECO on hghwy 28 in city and dealer said it was because its cold? Dealer said 40mpg and some people getting47?? Most trips at 60deg. Tried to buy extra key only at dealer for $100 and not available yet? NO sparetire just a run flat can with cig liter pump, which should be fun in cold weather, CHEAP. Hood release right by knee and I have hit it many times on exiting, pain in A. AC control in fan button and hit many times by accident. Poor vision for rear window and better to remove head rests to improve. Other little stuff but out of characters.Test drive well before you buy.
Watch out for tire blowouts!!
V. V. D., 07/10/2018
2012 Hyundai Accent GS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Pros: I do love this little car. So does my son who just got his driver's license. GREAT mileage - have hit 47.7 on the highway with only me and no cargo in the car. Great handling. Good headroom. Cons: Poor rear visibility. Headlights don't light up front side of car, so can't see into where you're turning until you've already turned. Tires get flattened very easily - can't even count how many I've replaced. And they are not cheap. Around 80,000 car became very loud inside while highway driving. have to yell to people in the backseat for them to hear. My 6' 2" husband gets leg cramps on long drives, even with the seats pushed all the way back.
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Bought for warranty
redsedan, 04/04/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 33 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for the warranty. I had good luck with my last Accent (2003) and hope to have as good luck with this one. However, I much prefer my 2003 Accent over the 2012 one.
Great looks and great value!
rlfeen, 09/14/2013
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for about a year and a half ~36k. I loved the way the new Hyundais looked and I decided on the Accent. I got a silver SE trim. I love black interior, fog lights and rims. MPG's aren't that great for such a small car. AVG is 27/36 This is a great handling car. Engine is a bit noisy, however it is very responsive and you can really get up and go when needed. Drove this thing from Maryland to California and it did great. After about 10k I drove through a pretty deep puddle during a hurricane and the engine was damaged (my fault 100%). I ended up having to replace the engine. Hyundai wouldn't cover it because it was "water damaged," but my insurance did cover it.
Engine manufacturing defects
Elizabeth, 05/09/2017
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Hyundai in August 2013 with 16,000 miles on it. In 2014 it began making a whiney noise when accelerating. By 2016, the noise was happening frequently, and the car seemed sluggish. November 2016 I brought it into the dealership, and they replaced the small engine block. Now, May 2017, the same noise has returned!! This is an unacceptable defect in the engines, they need to be recalled!!
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Rick, 07/12/2019
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
it gets excellent mileage! and has been extremely reliable.
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Overall a great car and value.
Bob, 05/16/2021
2012 Hyundai Accent GS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good car in this price range. Bought the 6 speed hatchback new and have been impressed with it. Very impressed with the motor. Has plenty of power, is smooth and quiet and good with mpg. Yes it takes discipline to keep the mpg in good range. Drive a lot on icy mountain roads and this car has saved me a couple of times with great braking and stability in dangerous situations. Wouldn't recommend for a taller/bigger person but I guess that goes without saying. Its comfortable on long trips and I can fit my hybrid bicycle in the back! Big payload with seats down. Some minor finish failures in the cab with chrome covering peeling off in a couple of places but so what. My friend had an Accura that was a few years old and it had the same finish failures! Very happy and will probably buy the Kona next.
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Very pleased
t_lecuyer, 07/07/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 56 people found this review helpful
I've now owned my Accent for 2 weeks and I have nothing but good things to say about my purchase. The styling is impressive and they have definitely stepped up in terms of overall quality and features for this model. I love the Eco and the MPG feature that helps me with gas mileage and all of this without affecting the torque. They added the features that are available on the higher end models in their smaller model and it makes for a great little car. The engine has the same power as my 2006 Elantra had and it drives smoothly all around. The only issue I would pass on is the comfort of the headrests, which I got used to quickly. My wife not as much, but all in all the comfort is there
No Spare Tire, Give me a break.
gilb, 06/15/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
After we got a flat about 100 miles from home, late at night, I discovered that the car didn't come with a spare tire or donut. Spent a fun filled night at a motel dive waiting for the tire store to open the next morning. I'd like to know who the genius is at Hyundai that made the decision that a spare tire shouldn't be a standard item in their vehicles. This should be illegal. At least I now know what type of car I won't be buying next time.
Love my Hyundai Accent SE!
Cindy Andresen, 03/11/2017
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far, I'm very happy with it.
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2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, Bluetooth, Cruise
Sampath Pinniti, 11/20/2017
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is great car. Having all the features like Bluetooth, Cruise control, Fog lights, good cargo space.
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BE AWARE!!!
deniserodrigue, 09/16/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 90 people found this review helpful
While driving in a 25 mph school zone, my steering wheel locked making it impossible to control my car on a curvy road after having just made a right turn, as I begun to pick up speed, my steering wheel remained in the position placed in order to follow the curve, locking immediately after. My initial reaction was to try unlocking the steering, but it didn't budge; I hit about 3 concrete median blocks, before drifting into an uneven field of grass; luckily, there was a sewage manhole jolting out from the ground managing to slow down my car before I was able to pull the emergency break. If this would've occurred in high traffic, there could've been several casualties, including my own.
do not waste your money
katybillie, 08/16/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 36 people found this review helpful
although the car is great at first everything starts to go with in the first year. I got my accent right of the truck my problems started before I had even had my car for a year, I had gotten oil changes tire rotations and alignments every 3,000 miles first my front left tire went followed by my back right and now my front right. The car doesnt shift until 6,000 RPMs and is not fun to drive at all. I have been trying to find somewhere to trade this car in at but no one will even take it. Never again will I own a Hyundai I didnt want one to begin with
285 miles per tank??
dbldigit10, 07/07/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 17 people found this review helpful
Really only 285 miles per tank of gas!!! 30 mpg barely. I am driving 60/40% hwy/city and im not even getting 300 miles per tank. I took it into the dealer and was told that they "hooked it up" and there were no codes showing any problems. I drive speeds varying from 45-75mph....more closer to 75mph. So tell me what i must be doing wrong??? When my wife drives the same as i do (if not worse) and she has the sedan model. She gets close 340 miles per tank of gas. I was told by the dealership (Colonial Hyundai of Downingtown, PA) that it was the way i drive not my car. Should have stuck with an american made car!!
dissapointed
gismo2012, 08/10/2013
2012 Hyundai Accent GS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2012 accent last yr new,I like the style and interior but the performance of it is very bad,last winter i had an experience I have never felt with any car,the roads were slushy and I had no control of the car,it was all over the road,stearing went one way and tires went another,also felt like I had no brakes took to dealer,of cource they found nothing also the gas,oh my god it eats gas,and the gas gauge is way off all the time,the range gauge that tells you how much further you can drive on that tank drops 2-3 miles as you are driving,even if I go a block.I have the digital gas gauge and that drops fast to,The dealer says nothing wrong,of course.
Solid, Reliable, Excellent Drive
canada_bc, 12/24/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Accent after 11mo./23000km of use as a rental, during which time it had no accidents or service issues. After my 6mo./12000km it continues to perform without issue. Excellent fuel economy - I achieve or beat the ORIGINAL consumption rating regularly on the highway, though the city rating is a bit optimistic. Smooth ride, perfectly comfortable for long highway trips (I have many). The air conditioning/heating system takes a bit too long to warm up, but that's minor; also my windshield fogs up a bit too easily, but easily managed. Not top-end materials inside, but no problems with them. but Overall I am very happy with almost all aspects of the car and would fully recommend it.
Great Car
Junebug, 08/08/2023
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is Great on Gas!
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Great little car
Figaro, 12/19/2023
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second car, and my first Hyundai. I bought it used for 10k at less than 70k miles, and it runs incredibly so far. This would be a great car to learn stick shift in, the car notifies you when it is appropriate to shift gears on the dash. Shifting gears is incredibly smooth compared to my previous car, a 2008 VW jetta. Acceleration isn't the best, it takes some time to get to highway speeds but once up to speed it runs incredibly smoothly, even up to 90mph (so much so that you don't realize how fast you're going!) Visually, the car looks very stylish for its age, it's a good balance of sporty yet utilitarian. The cargo space is pretty impressive for the size of the car itself--you won't be doing any big hauling with it of course, but it could easily carry a family-sized load of groceries with room to spare.
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Impressive Fun and an Outstanding toy
Alex, 03/05/2024
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2012 accent will always have a special place in my heart. From frozen lakes to open fields, gravel roads and forest trails it has been put threw the ringer countless times and never fails to impress. I’ve disrespected and beat on it over and over again but it’s always found a way to forgive me. I bought this car used with 230,000km already racked up and have been driving it as a daily for 3 years now. It hasn’t given me any trouble with just regular maintenance. It may be small but it is nimble and mighty keeping up with much more advanced cars on the highway within reason. If you’re thinking of buying one I say go for it.
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Excessive Oil Consumption
Lee, 08/22/2024
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought used at 87,800 miles. At 95,000 miles, the red oil light came on when making u-turns. Found out the oil was low and discovered after several months of self-testing that the car was burning oil. No physical leaks were found. Also, P0326 and P0130 came up frequently around that mile mark. Later, the 3rd coil pack blew. Later the P0269 came on and blew the third fuel injector. If you are buying a used car, be aware of the oil consumption issue. The engine is dying. Still going post 125,000 miles.
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Great car but
Scott Ellis, 08/24/2018
2012 Hyundai Accent GS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
In the beginning this Car Got great gas milage but now it gets terrible gas Knowledge
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Dreamy coupe
Janet, 05/06/2017
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2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's cute reliable and fun to drive also easy on the wallet, and I have three kids !! I love my accent!!
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