1995 Hyundai Accent Suspension Problems

Which parts fail

• Front
  17
• Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  16
• Front › Springs › Coil springs
  9
• Front › Control arm
  5
• Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  3
• Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
  3

Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  225%
• 50k–75k
  113%
• 75k–100k
  225%
• 100k–150k
  338%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Hyundai Accent owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 1995 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 98V245000 (Suspension) and 02V341000 (Suspension); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, a cracking noise was heard coming from the front left end of the vehicle and the front left tire began to rub on the back of the wheel well during braking. On inspection by an independent mechanic, the problem was identified as a failure of the lower control arm and coil spring on the front left side. There was a recall (02V341000) regarding the suspension, lower control arm. The service dealer had inspected the control arm for rust and applied an undercoating to the part on 8/12/2003. The manufacturer had provided the recall numbers to the contact and referred the issue back to the service dealer. The service dealer determined the window of opportunity had passed for a free replacement part.

Received manufacturer's recall # 058 concerning front lower control arm: vehicle was taken to the dealer. Dealer inspected the vehicle , and despite a crack along the lower control arm, the only action was to spray a rust retardant on the lower control arm. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who informed the consumer that the recall work was not completed on the vehicle. The dealer claimed that recall repairs were done and that they were no longer obligated to do work for free. The manufacturer had been notified of the problem.

Request for reimbursement for replacement of control arms. The consumer replaced both control arms after a minor car accident. After reading the recall notice it was highly probable that the defective control arms caused the accident. As a result of that, the consumer felt that Hyundai should reimburse for the amount of $1989.73 for repairs and replacements. The consumers claim was denied, because the consumer was unable to produce the control arms for analysis.

While driving the car, the lower front control arm corroded through and broke. Car was very unstable and tires wore down fast. There was a previous recall on this control arm it was campaign number 02V341000. Service was done by Hyundai in 9/2003 and part corroded and broke in 1/2007. Either service was not done correctly or poor quality parts were used.

Lower control arm recall notice. Control arm dropped down causing an accident. Consumer received recall notice after accident, however, Hyundai disagrees with the conclusion that the root cause of the accident was a defective lower control arm and refuses to honor the recall.

The front lower control arm corroded without warning. Recall 02V341000 was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The lower front control arm corroded due to salt. The dealer would not honor the recall. Recall 98V245000 was also issued.

Consumer received recall notice# 02V341000 concerning front lower control arm corrosion. Consumer called the dealer to make an appointment but the parts were not available. The vehicle was not drivable because the control arm were worn out.

While having the recall for the front control arm done dealership noticed that the rear control arm that controls the steering for the rear wheel snapped off. This could cause the vehicle to lose control and rear end or fish tail while driving.

After several hours of online research, I figured out that my car's front lower control arm rusted and eventually broke. I called a few Hyundai dealerships to set up an appointment to get my car fixed. Most of them were nice until I mentioned the fact that I thought it was a recall item. Then of course they couldn't get me an appointment for a few weeks or I had to supply them with all my information over the phone. I didn't feel comfortable giving a stranger such information so I chose not to. Once the car was at the closest location from my house, they told me that it was not a recall item based on the VIN number. Personally, I don't understand how else a front lower control arm can just rust out and break. So now what do I do. Do I just sit back and pay alot of money to get it fixed or do I persue finding a way to get my VIN number on the list of recalls?

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Suspension complaints in other Accent years