2001 Hyundai Accent Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Hyundai Accent, 8% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,850 miles.
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.
“2001 Hyundai Accent. While in use, the driver's side wiper swung off without warning while driving in rain on 95 north. Wiper was inoperable. The car was taken into the local dealership the next day. The replaced the wiper. The old part is not available. Driver's side wiper swung off again in rain while on the road several other times. Each time, the bolt was tightened and the wiper was operable again. In 2006, the wiper swung off again during heavy rain. Was not able to tighten bolt. Took car into dealership. They replaced wiper again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158740, filed 2006-06, 15,700 miles“Told to contact insurance. Refused. Told my father I lied and a tree or something else hit my windshield. Parents kept fighting. My mother finally told this has happened to two others. Took to shop. (I was on my way to college when it happened).”
NHTSA complaint #744327, filed 2001-04“The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the rear window defroster was engaged and when he shut off the defroster, there was a loud explosion sound. The contact then noticed that there was a large hole in the rear window with small web0like fractures surrounding the hole. The window then disintegrated and fell in the rear seat of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was hesitant to engage. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10363665, filed 2010-11, 10,000 miles“Consumer turned on the defogger and air conditioning mixed in with the heat. This caused the window to fog up. Also, poor visibility while driving. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the module needed to be replaced. However, consumer's vehicle was not on recall. Consumer is hoping that Hyundai will modify the defroster system.”
NHTSA complaint #10061200, filed 2004-04“While driving vehicle it is burning a lot of oil. Dealer has been notified however unable to remedy the problem.*akthe door windows are loose. The dealer was notified twice. There is decolorization with the steering wheel. The dealer was notified four times.”
NHTSA complaint #8015739, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there…
- 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 2001 Hyundai Accent
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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