1997 Hyundai Accent Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Hyundai Accent, 4% of the 55 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.
“We were leaving for vacation in new jersey, driving westbound on I-26, at the posted speed limit, just east of the st. George exit. When the sound of air rushing into the car became apparent. The sun roof previously unopened that day, started shaking, and flipped backwards denting the roof. The rear catch broke off and the entire assembly then flew off into traffic. The vehicle which narrowly avoided the roof assembly pulled over to the side as did we. They told us they were alright and we all thanked god then they were on their way. …”
NHTSA complaint #744893, filed 2001-05Related 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 1997 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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