Window & Wiper complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% | 11,000 miles |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% | 65,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% | 38,000 miles |
| 2010 | 18 | 21% | 55,000 miles |
| 2009 | 18 | 18% | 58,000 miles |
| 2008 | 24 | 24% | 38,000 miles |
| 2007 | 16 | 18% | 76,000 miles |
| 2006 | 11 | 26% | 61,000 miles |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% | 49,000 miles |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% | 32,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% | 9,000 miles |
| 2001 | 7 | 6% | 16,000 miles |
| 2000 | 10 | 11% | 101,000 miles |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 1996 | 9 | 9% | — |
| 1995 | 10 | 7% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
When I turn on the reas\r to clean the windshield wiper does not clear the water when I look thru the rearview mirror the wiper goes back and fort and does not wipe the water off when it rains does not wipe off the water.
The driver-side sun visor was falling off during driving when the visor hung at the left (the hanging rod broke from inside) and it's dangous because I could not see. It's definately a safty issue that are talked broadly and a recall is neccessary.
Driver side visor fell and hit my head while I was driving on road.. It was hanging there and I couldn't see for about 30 seconds until I had to just hold it up with my hand until I got home and could get a scissors to cut the cord that kept it hanging in my face. A few months later the passenger side visor fell. Didn't think I should have to pay for this, since it is a safety issue and in 15 minutes I already found 22 other complaints of this on this and other websites. Called Hyundai customer service and they said a case manager, oscar, would get back to me in 3-5 business days. They wouldn't give me "nationals" phone number, where he works. He never called. Again I called customer service, they said, sorry, they would send another email to oscar to call me within 3-5 business days. He never did. I called customer service again. …
"Hyundai recall" a couple years ago I was driving on the highway and my driver side sun visor fell down and blocked my view of driving. It was an uncomfortable situation because I had to hold up the visor while I was driving the rest of the way home, thankfully it was not a much more dangerous situation. Eventually when I got home, I tried to fix it myself, and it held up for a while, but eventually fell off again, so I ended up having to rip it off altogether since it was such an impairment whilst driving. A few months later the same thing happened to the left side visor and luckily I was at my grandpas house and he figured out how to take the visor off without ripping it off, so the wiring clips are still intact. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Accent. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH during the night and attempted to merge into a lane when suddenly, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side door. There were no injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene of the crash. The failure was contributed to the rear window edges that were designed with darkened material, causing a blind spot. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 14,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Accent. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver's side sun visor suddenly came down and obstructed the contact's view. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail while attempting to avoid a collision with a second vehicle. During the incident, the driver sustained an injured lower back and neck. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (jim hudson Hyundai, 310 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210) were contacted and did not assist. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Drivers side sun visor assembly design allows it to fall down and flap thereby causing myself the driver and owner to have an accident. Hyundai refuses to acknowledge this defect as a serious safety issue. I could have been killed!!!!! I was driving in heavy traffic on a U.S. Interstate in south carolina.
While approaching intersection with green light, drivers visor fell down and completely blocked visability. Light changed causing three car accident. I was hospitalized due to injury and am now talking to an attorney about suing Hyundai as this is a known problem and has not been recalled nor have auto owners been advised of issue. From searching web there are thousands of Hyundai vehicles which vary in year of car that have this issue. I am going to put out feelers for class action law suit and wonder why the government has allowed people to be injured, if not killed, due to this malfunctioning auto part.
Related recalls (3)
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Accent years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (24), 2009 (18), 2010 (18), 2007 (16) and 2006 (11) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 24% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Accent window & wiper problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 00V096001 (linkages, Jul 7, 2000); 00V-096 (linkages, Mar 28, 2000); 97V-026 (motor, Feb 26, 1997). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Hyundai Accent window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles; 42% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the windshield (19 mentions), followed by the glass, side/rear (12).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.