2004 Hyundai Accent Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Hyundai Accent, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“Wife, 64,was driving our one-owner 2004 Hyundai Accent gl on private road approx 15 MPH when airbags deployed without any impact of any sort to vehicle. Wife was badly bruised on arms and face and windshield was shattered by passenger side airbag cover when bags deployed. We were fortunate that she was not on busy street or on interstate as this would have certainly resulted in a wreck with severe bodily injury or possible death. Local Hyundai dealership (perkins motors, colorado springs) refused to do anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643710, filed 2014-10, 32,000 miles“The heater fan in the car would only work on high speed. It was a continual occurrence, therefore it was difficult to control the interior heat and defroster. It was repaired by replacing the speed control switch. The mechanic showed me what had failed on the switch were two receptacles where the metal was should have been solid but had gotten so hot that it had melted and there was no longer a connection. I felt compelled to report this as it concerned me that it may cause a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10380799, filed 2011-02, 85,000 milesRelated 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 2004 Hyundai Accent
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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