2002 Hyundai Accent Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Hyundai Accent, 4% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.
“Horn has broken 3 times in the last 7 months. Clutch went at 11,000 miles. Windshield wipers broke at 11,000 miles. Rear brakes need to be taken apart and cleaned because of excessive dirt/road material getting into brakes. Gas mileage poor since 9,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10025574, filed 2003-07, 9,000 miles“Vehicle has been in to dealer several times for service, trans. Slips, free wheels, bucks, brakes twice have not worked until minutes after pedal pressed to floor, then pop when accelerating, dealer unable to reproduce?? So they won't fix/investigate problems, they have, however, replaced parts for manual windows that were falling down. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #767213, filed 2002-09“While driving in the snow, the windshield washer fluid din not spray on the driver's side window and caused the driver to have poor visibility. There was no visible kink in the hose leading to the driver's sprayer. Once the temperature had gone above freezing, both the sprayers would work.”
NHTSA complaint #10047966, filed 2003-12“Consumer states that while driving, debris such as leaves and salt from the roads come through vehicle's vents into cabin. This causes obstruction of consumer's view of the roadway and a distraction. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023679, filed 2002-12“Consumer states passenger and driver side windows vibrate and open on their own at freeway speeds. Consumer found that the same problem exists in other 2002 accents.”
NHTSA complaint #567502, filed 2002-09Related 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 2002 Hyundai Accent
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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