2004 Hyundai Accent Review
Price Estimate: $553 - $866





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent warranty, low price, nicely appointed interior, solid build quality, smooth ride.
Cons
- Weak tires, low handling limits, can't get cruise control or antilock brakes.
What’s new
Side-impact airbags are now standard equipment on all models. A GT version of the hatchback is now available that adds performance features like a sport-tuned suspension and larger wheels and tires.
Edmunds says
A decent buy for those determined to own a brand-new car with full-warranty coverage, though we'd encourage prospective owners to shop the used car market before closing the deal.
For sale nearby
6 listings
- 184,482 miles
- 2 accidents, 7 owners, rental vehicle
- 4cyl automatic
- Curbside Motors (681 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Lakewood, WA
Curbside Motors is excited to offer this great-looking 2004 Hyundai Accent.26/35 City/Highway MPGFact: We Have One of The Largest Inventories in the N...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KMHCG45C14U534413
Stock: 19739
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-22-2024- 50,432 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- Rich's Car Corner (721 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Seattle, WA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (25 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KMHCF35C94U292113
Stock: 32618
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-12-2025
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Champina -- surprised to find a new love!
4 out of 5 starsmikistewart, 06/21/2011
2004 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
We purchased our used 2004 Accent GL Sedan last August for $3,600.00. This amazing compact car quickly became our go-to choice -- even for distance travel! She's already been roundtrip from Nebraska to Arizona. We named her "Champina".
Our first vehicle is a 2001 Dodge RAM Pickup with every luxury; Champy was bought as Mom's "local errand car". When gas prices topped $3 a gallon, she … became our primary transportation. The Accent's fuel economy, comfort and reliablity have won us over; our 15 MPG RAM is reserved for hauling, intown errands and "boys night out!"
She has needed only regular maintenance in >15,000 miles of all-weather mountain travel.
10 yr Review - Fantastic value!
4 out of 5 starsdiydriver, 10/26/2014
2004 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
I bought this vehicle in 2008 as the third owner (1st yr, rental car company;2nd owner, military who commuted 60 miles each way to base). Bought for $5400 w/55k miles, I drove it for 2yrs locally, going to work, errands on weekend, avg'd 29/city. Took a job 102 miles each way, commuted each day for 18 months, avg'd 35 highway (and it was originally rated at 30mpg)! Mileage at start of … job was 70k, 145k when done. Since then, local commute is all-city, avg 28mpg. I now have 170k miles, and the only major expenses I've had are tires, wheel bearings, and FWD axles. Also replaced a few broken door handles, spark plugs, plug wires, & belts, but those are cheap.
Most reliable and cheapest car to operate I've EVER owned in 30 years.
Edmunds wants an UPDATE:
Sold at 175k miles, still going strong. The replacement? A 2013 Hyundai Accent hatchback, of course!
These cars are undervalued compared to the value they offer.
BTW Edmunds, quit sending me emails telling me to update this review. The vehicle HAS BEEN SOLD!
ANOTHER UPDATE:
Edmunds wants ANOTHER UPDATE even though I sold the car 6 years ago.
Transmission issue
3.25 out of 5 starsMo, 12/04/2010
2004 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
The car has transmission issue, i thought it is mine only, then after researching the web i found it is very common, it is also pulls to the right, i took it to Firestone, they found a factory error that can not be corrected (it was not that bad), the conclusion is: you get what you pay for, the good thing is parts are kinda cheap compared to other cars.
Very Satisfied with First Car
4 out of 5 starsprymal1, 05/13/2015
2004 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Bought in December 2014 at 157 000 km, owned for 5 months, driven 20 000 km, sold because leaving the province and the country.
Wheel bearings and wiper assembly had to be done during the last 5 months, seemed at the time like it was reasonable for a car its age. Started and drove fine in the cold and the snow in Montreal.
Spent money on it like you would any used car for little things … here and there.
Nice and light and fun to drive.
Interior nothing special but drove long distances without feeling sore. No excessive road noise or vibrations.
2004 Accent Highlights
Sedan
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $11,299 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 27 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $222/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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