2012 Hyundai Accent Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 2% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“While driving I turned on the rear windshield wiper and noticed that water was coming inside instead of on the outside which it should have been I was driving”
NHTSA complaint #11000924, filed 2017-06, 65,000 miles“When I turn on the reas\r to clean the windshield wiper does not clear the water when I look thru the rearview mirror the wiper goes back and fort and does not wipe the water off when it rains does not wipe off the water.”
NHTSA complaint #10660926, filed 2014-11Related 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…
- 10158803Mar 13, 2019This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly…
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 2012 Hyundai Accent
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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