1999 Hyundai Accent Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Hyundai Accent, 8% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,625 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving in a rainstorm with rear defogger on our daughter in the back seat noticed a bad smell like burning. Where I checked the rearview mirror I saw smoke on the passenger side near the bottom of the window. I turned off the defogger and seconds later the rear window shattered with a bang leaving a hole near the connector. By the time we reached our destination (about 30 minutes) most of the window had fallen in. Dealer initially said there was no power to rear window defogger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140070, filed 2005-10, 78,250 miles“While turning on the rear defroster back window blew out of the rear window frame. The consumer contacted the dealer, who said that defect was not covered under the warranty. Also, the consumer contacted the manufacturer, who said basically the same. The consumer viewed smoke coming from the electrical component on the passengers side.”
NHTSA complaint #10105064, filed 2005-01, 87,000 miles“When the rear windows are lowered while driving the force of the wind hits the glass panel and creats a loud distracting noise in the vehicle, the faster the vehicle is driven the louder the noise gets, manufacturer are aware but have not changed the design yet. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #552722, filed 2000-06“While driving and without warning windshield wipers have not functioned properly, resulting in 3 different accidents. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8005770, filed 2002-03Related 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 1999 Hyundai Accent
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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