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2014 Hyundai Accent 5
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
78 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 25, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Brakes problems dominate (29% of complaints).
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#151 of 523Among the 2014 models with a matured record, the 2014 Hyundai Accent 5 ranks #151, scoring higher than 66% of them. See the 2014 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
4/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2014 Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 12%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2014 Hyundai Accent 5, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Brakes (23) · Airbags (11) · Steering (7) · Seat belts (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint. Treat them as a rough guide.
Brakes
29%23 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“When driving my 2014 Hyundai Accent, the brake system completely failed and I lost all ability to stop the vehicle. I was able to stop the car by downshifting to a low…”
Engine
23%18 complaints · typically near 105k mi · 4 in the last 2 years
“I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.”
Airbags
14%11 complaints
“My son was in an accident he rear ended his friends car going about 30 mph. The car is totaled and the air bag never went off! He can’t remember if he hit his head or …”
Steering
9%7 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel l…”
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Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Hyundai before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report brakes problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any brakes symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 105k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2014 Hyundai ACCENT 5 beats every score on the internet, including ours.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.