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Used Hyundai Accent: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Hyundai Accent from 2012 to 2022, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $14,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2012–2017. Look harder at or skip 2018–2022.
2018–2022 Hyundai Accent
A simple, efficient commuter car that is easy to park and cheap to run.
No year in this generation is clear of problems. Shop carefully. Look harder at or skip: 2018–2022. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $9,500 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2019 | $10,500 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2020 | $12,000 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2021 | $13,000 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2022 | $14,500 | Theft risk | 4 of 5 | ~60,000 |
Worth knowing
- Theft risk for 2018–2022. Many key-start cars from these years lack an engine immobilizer. Confirm the free anti-theft update.
- Driver aids are limited on lower trims, and the back seat and trunk are small for adults or bulky loads.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL: it adds a touchscreen with CarPlay, alloy wheels and a better stereo over the SE. The Limited adds automatic emergency braking and a sunroof.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2014–2015 · $11,500–$12,500
- Acura TSX 2014 · $11,000
- Mitsubishi Mirage 2019–2021 · $10,500–$12,500
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2012–2017 Hyundai Accent
An inexpensive, fuel-efficient subcompact sold as a sedan or hatchback.
Years to target: 2012–2017. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $5,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $5,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $6,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $6,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $7,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $8,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~95,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- It is loud on the highway with a basic cabin, and base trims have little modern safety equipment.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SE (or GS hatchback in early years): it adds alloy wheels, cruise control and a better stereo over the base. None offer CarPlay or modern driver aids.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda Insight 2012–2014 · $5,500–$6,500
- Toyota Yaris 2012–2013 · $6,500–$7,000
- Mazda Mazda3 2012–2013 · $5,500–$6,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.