1996 Hyundai Accent Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Hyundai Accent, 9% of the 101 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake system was grinding. When consumer applied the brakes pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle has had forty work orders. Also, radio malfunctioned. When turning the volume up the station changed. Seat belts and sunvisors don't work properly, transmission problems, windows go down about 1/4 in while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #857431, filed 2000-02“He tenido problemas en varias ocasiones con los cristales de las puertas, los handles de las puertas se rompen, el dash roto, el vinil de los tapa sol se ha despegado, lo he llevado en varias ocasiones por que el carro esta ahogado y en dos ocasiones me ha prendido la luz de check engine y no encuentran nada, dicen que es la vibracion del motor. Antes de los seis meses de uso del carro ya los espejos retrovisores de los lados estaban despintados.”
NHTSA complaint #707438, filed 1999-06“Ongoing problem with both front side windows coming off the track. First time window was repaired by dealer under warranty. Year later, problem reoccurred twice, and dealer refused to repair due to expired warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #876739, filed 2000-12“The signal lights go out without warning, while driving the front driver side window jumped off track where it had to be taped in order for it to stay up. Please give more information.”
NHTSA complaint #801785, filed 1996-09Related recalls
- 97V026000Feb 26, 1997The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.Covers: Hyundai Accent 1996–1997, Elantra 1996–1997, Sonata 1996–1997 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 22% |
| 2009 | 18 | 18% |
| 2008 | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 | 16 | 18% |
| 2006 | 11 | 26% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 8% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1996 Hyundai Accent
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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