1996 Hyundai

Accent

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE CLKUP

Hyundai Accent: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 161 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 94 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 2,101 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol: 88 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol: 11 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 4
Owner complaints: 101
Reported injuries: 14

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SUSPENSION19%
POWER TRAIN17%
AIR BAGS16%
VISIBILITY7%
STRUCTURE5%
TIRES5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 129 total.

Hyundai Accent: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.