Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
26 City / 37 HWY
Horsepower
137
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle christian k
The most interesting highlights for me on this vehicle are the excellent sound system and the responsive cruise control.
The vehicle offers a very smooth ride and gets very good mileage, which was my initial reason for purchasing this vehicle. The only problem I have encountered has been that mold occasionally builds in the vehicles ventilation, but I am unsure if that is a common thing or if it just me.
accountCircle crissy A
Wonderful car, great safety ratings, highly recommended.
This car has been fantastic! It is small and compact, while also being sturdy and reliable. It drives great in the rough winter months, and drives just as well during the warmer months. This car got me to and from my job 45 min away during the roughest months of our lovely NY winters. We have had no issues with this car and just have to keep up with standard oil changes and such. Would highly recommend this car to anyone with safety concerns and reliability in mind.
accountCircle ginger h
Good mileage and low maintenance
The only thing that's bad about it is the passenger's seat could be wider, other than that it's perfect.
accountCircle Beverly W
It is very comfortable. And. Good on gas.
I love my vehicle. The only problem I have is I cannot register my vehicle because the dealership went out of business.
accountCircle Joe B
Car runs view smoothly, in my opinion.
The vehicle is amazing in my opinion. I haven't had any car issues so far. The vehicle is smooth when driving. Haven't struggled with brakes not working or accelerator not performing well. Overall I really love this car. I would definitely recommend it to those who are interested in buying one.
accountCircle jazmine L
Best, reliant car I've ever had.
I haven't had any problems with my car, and I got it last year. It has a great sound system, great a/c and heater, and great gas mileage. I have become extremely dependent on it, and it has not let me down at all. It does not use a lot of oil, which is super nice.
accountCircle Tana H
This is a budget car, there are no frills but it is affordable and works great!
Like - AC is super good, looks nice, fits way more than my last car. Dislike - gas mileage is not great.
accountCircle Gale C
It is very affordable, good on gas and comfortable on long rides.
I like my car because it is good on gas and it was very affordable. It is also comfortable to ride during long rides....

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Felicia C
Not a Good car I wouldn't recommend this car for anyone
The size it's too small and I've had many problems with since I bought it it shuts off for no reason the airbag light comes on and the tires blew out within a year of having it and already had to replace the battery
accountCircle Cherice C
The vehicle was made very cheap.
The car is just all around terrible. The Hyundai company designed the Hyundai vehicle very cheap! It has many problems on the outside. The body of the car is just terrible. Parts are starting to come off when if it is a 2016. Would not recommend this car to anybody.
accountCircle Jordan J
It's not very great quality. I need to take it into the shop quite frequently.
The check engine light comes on frequently. Has problems with the Air conditioner. Filters are all worn out with only minimal use.
accountCircle Jenna W
Great starter car very reliable.
To small, very uncomfortable after ten minutes of driving, acceleration is very poor. Acceleration is jerky when using eco setting. Great on gas though, average is thirty-seven miles to the gallon residential and highway combined. Hatchback has spacious trunk, back seat also has plenty of legroom.
accountCircle Alison C
Good beginner car for city life. Watch for features.
The car works for what I bought it for however I outgrew it rather quickly. It didn't come with cruise control which I didn't even think to look for. No Bluetooth and it is just a small car. I travel a lot so the gas mileage is ok but it is so small it is hard to be comfortable.
accountCircle greg T
Bad gas mileage but good features.
The problem is that there is not a big enough gas tank. I cannot go more than a week of driving before have to refuel my tank. However, performance and feature like Bluetooth and heated side mirrors surely make up for that. The seats are really comfortable.
accountCircle Savanna C
Nice cheap car great buy for anyone.
Have not had any issues has been a great car. The battery is a pain to replace because of shortness of connector cables. Saves on gas we usually get about 430 miles out of a full $15 tank of gas and that's great. No mechanical issues have been found so far either.
accountCircle Harley B
Good on gas bad on everything else.
No tinted windows throughout the whole car. Seat material is easy to be stained. Also does not have Bluetooth or any special features in the car for a 2016 year. Payment is way too high for the quality of the car and it does have damages to in inside and outside of the car.

Hyundai Accent Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
137 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport
137 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Hyundai Accent Owner Reviews

4.14
484 Reviews
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5 stars 39%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Lee on October 11, 2021
Wouldn't buy again
I've been happy with it but am worried now. At around 140,000 km their light came on and it was in between oil changes, which I had donereligiously every 5 to 6 thousand km or so. Now Ihave to add a little of oil after every 1000 km. As far as the design of the car goes, I find it too low and consequently the back is too high causing blindspots. So far I've only had to replace tires, brakes and oil, as well as one of the shields under the car because they pick up heavy snow and then fall off eventually. I've had them tacked up several as well. So there are definitely pros and cons but I'll be switching to another vehicle maker for my next car.
accountCircle Leonora L on June 19, 2021
No frills, but reliable car!
Very reliable! I have driven many miles on this car after buying it used and have had no major issues. It is not particularly sophisticated but it drives well and feels safe. The main expenses have been brake pads and alignment changes, but I am not sure if I really needed to make these purchases or whether I was being poorly advised. The stereo works just fine and has a USB port to plug in your own device.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled April K.

It's a very good dependable car. It works great especially in the winter. I have no cons. Where I live it gets very cold and I don't have a garage and my car started every time. It goes through snow very well.

likeFilled Katelyn H.

Great gas mileage. Easy to drive and there's a option to use ECO mode when driving. It' compact so it is very good to park with and easy to drive when lanes get tight. The downside of the Accent is that its very low so when going over certain speed bumps you have to go very slow, same for certain driveways. This is not a comfortable car to sit in for long periods of time but since the mileage is so great it is a good travel car. The tires are a odd size but you do not have to worry about parts costing so much since this brand is widely used in the US.

likeFilled Jax P.

There is plenty of trunk space, 4 person passenger seating, Aux cord availability, USB port availability, automatic engine, user friendly, can fit in spaces most larger vehicles cannot. I like the ability to lift the seat for shorter drivers or lower the seat for taller drivers. There is automatic windows and SiriusXM availability.

likeFilled Michelle T.

My car is small and easy to drive. It is quiet and rides smooth. I like where to console is located and I like that I can control the radio from the steering wheel. I like to color selection of my car and the inside is comfortable.

likeFilled Christian P.

I purchased the Hyundai Accent SE because I needed to commute to work and at that time I was driving a Mercedes. The Accent is great on gas I get about 400 miles with 25$ (full tank). The back seats and trunk are spacious with plenty of space is you are traveling frequently or have children and/or pets. It is a very reliable, requires little maintenance outside routine check ups and oil changes.

likeFilled Elizabeth V.

It is great on gas but other than that it is not a car I like it does have airbags and a large driver and passenger seat it is lightweight and very easy to drive it also has a huge trunk space and small tires.

likeFilled Maurice S.

Tires how old are they. Accident history of the vehicle. Your budget you have for the car. The paint on the car. What type of person is trying to sell me the vehicle. How many miles are on the vehicle and the interior wear and tear.

likeFilled Courtney R.

It drives smoothly and the cabin is relatively quiet. Good amount of trunk space. The placement of the air vents on the edges of the car are perfect for reaching back passengers and defrosting the windows quickly. Eco-drive mode to save a little on gasoline.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled April K.

I can't think of any cons to it except maybe it was a little bigger. Outside of that it is a very good dependable car. I never have to worry about it not starting because it starts every time. Where I live we got a lot of snow storms last year and got a lot of snow and I had no problem getting through snow with it.

dislikeFilled Katelyn H.

Small car that makes it a bit cramped to travel with or when you have people in the car with you. The Radio reception really sucks, it's never clear and the effects are not the best. The car will not get up to speed very fast when needed, ex: On the highway.

dislikeFilled Jax P.

There is no center console, no Bluetooth hookup. I would not suggest this car of someone of bigger builds or someone over 6 feet tall. At the moment, there is a recall on the code P0441 which is the prevention of fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. The check engine light keeps coming on then turning off after a couple weeks.

dislikeFilled Michelle T.

My car is small and does not always do well in snow or icy weather. It also does not have a lot of room in the back seat and it can be uncomfortable for long car rides. The trunk is small and does not hold a lot and it is difficult to pack the trunk for vacations.

dislikeFilled Christian P.

The only cons I would give the Hyundai Accent SE is there are no vents in the back of the car, so the air must be turned on high for rear passengers to feel it. There also is no cruise control to help with long hauls. As well as there are no cup holders in the back seating areas as well.

dislikeFilled Elizabeth V.

It is way to small the backseat is cramped the air does not circulate well and the radio does not provide enough noise you can only fit 2 car seats in the back but by doing so you can not have the front seats pushed back to a comfortable place.

dislikeFilled Maurice S.

There are not really many cons the only cons are the car has no backup camera. No braking assist. Not a luxury version on the car. It sits too low to the ground so if you go over a speed bump sorry bottom of car.

dislikeFilled Courtney R.

The eco-mode makes it difficult for the car to drive up inclines. Blind spot with the front structures that support the sides of the windshield; the angle creates blind spots to the drivers corners. After folding the back bench seats down, the trunk cut out is an odd rounded space instead of square, this limits the size of certain larger objects that can fit through the trunk.

Ranks #28 Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 Hyundai Accent has an average owner rating of 4.25 out of 5 which ranks it #28 of 38 other Small Cars.

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4.9
2
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4.71
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4.14

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Hyundai Accent has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #8 of 38 other Small Cars.

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121 MPG
2
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48 MPG
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37 MPG

Is The 2016 Hyundai Accent A Good Car?

Yes. Love the fact that it gets great gas mileage. Its has Sirius radio and a USB port and auxiliary. Also has a traction control for bad road conditions.
Tina E.
Yes. It is a good size for my wife and me-she is short and I am not. The seat moves up for her and there is plenty of headroom for me. It handles very well and the engine in very dependable. Gas... Read More
Steven S.
Yes, generally. It is reliable and comfortable to drive. The only drawback is that it is not very fuel efficient for a car of that size (subcompact). If I had known this previously I would probably... Read More
Louise K.
Yes it is compact and easy to drive. The outside is sporty and the inside has all the bells and whistles.
Michelle T.
So far we haven't any problems and she runs very well I enjoy driving the car and its comfortable and the exterior is nice.
susan j.
It is not awful, not good either. Some parts of the vehicle are very cheaply manufactured. Reliable overall, could have been made better.
Sydney B.
Overall, this car is a good one. It gets great gas mileage and I have had no troubles with it since I got it, which was 3 years ago. Radio and sound system are pretty good and so is the ac/heating. I... Read More
Shawn M.
Yes my 2016 Hyundai Accent is a good vehicle. The gas mileage is pretty good and the air conditioning is very cold
Erica P.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Hyundai Accent?

It is very reliable. Haven't had any problems with the engine at all. Have had the car for 2 yrs now and have only replaced the tires.
Tina E.
No problems. I regularly check the fluids and have had to add very little. It starts easily and runs in all types of weather.
Steven S.
The Hyundai accent se is generally reliable. The only problem I have had is that the battery runs down somewhat quickly if the lights are on when I am parked. I have replaced the battery within the... Read More
Louise K.
Yes it is reliable. I drive it every day 20 miles each way and the car has held up well and has not had any problems.
Michelle T.
So far it reliable no problems drives nice I only had it for less than a year. My spouse took her on a long trip and he had no problems.
susan j.
The 2016 Hyundai accent se is reliable, but I have encountered some problems over the few years I have had the vehicle.
Sydney B.
This car is very reliable. I haven't had a single problem with it and it gets me to wherever I need to go. Gas mileage is great on both highway and in town
Tyler B.
My Hyundai Accent has been very reliable. I have not had any problems with my car these last 3 years.
Dawn B.

Is The 2016 Hyundai Accent A Good Value?

Bought the car for 14000 with 34000 miles on it. I feel it is a good value for the price plus got dealer warranty on top of factory warranty.
Tina E.
It was a very good value. We bought it from a car rental company and it was well maintained. We got it for about 80% of what it would have cost from a dealer. We paid about $12,000 for it.
Steven S.
I bought my 2016 Hyundai accent used for $13,000.00 from enterprise cars. It was a fairly good value except for the low gas mileage.
Louise K.
We paid $13000 after taxes and fees and I feel that it is a good value. I expect to have the car for a long time.
Michelle T.
We paid 15000 for her and I think we did a good job picking this car she's a keeper. I probably have her until the end.
susan j.
The 2016 Hyundai accent costed me around $32,000 brand new. For a brand new car, it was not a good value.
Sydney B.
I have a loan right now, it costs $8,000 used. It has been a good car so far, so I feel like I got my money worth for sure
Allison N.
The cost is a little over 15,000 dollars for the base model. I think that is was a fair price when I got it Because I had purchased it brand new off a car lot
Nick W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 Hyundai Accent starter location?

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What kind of oil does the 2016 Hyundai Accent take?

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