2009 Hyundai Elantra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,253miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,253 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 the driver's side sun visor dropped down and dangled obstructing my view. It was held on only by the wires to the mirror lamp. It appears the plastic retaining tip on the visor mounting arm broke off (it is separated but still threaded through the mirror lamp wire).I was about to replace the entire visor ($174.00) as there is no option to replace the individual retaining assembly.however, yesterday the passenger side visor broke in the same manner. Hyundai was contacted, issued me a case number but said there is no recall and I should get with the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10535059, filed 2013-08, 140,253 miles“I went to move my visor and it broke off the hinge, I can't seem to find a way to fix it. When I am driving it sometime will fall out of the hinge hole ( I can get it into the hole but I can't get it to stay very long) and swing back and forth. It has hit me in the head a couple times already. This is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10653194, filed 2014-11“Driver side visor doesn't stay in position and drops on its own. Thus it block the driver's ability to see the road. When I searched the google, I encountered several thousand owns have reported similar issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11022938, filed 2017-09“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the rear window rattles and seemed like it would fall out; the failure was worse in cold weather. Also, the dome light had material covering it that created fire hazard. The manfacturer, when called, stated that an independent company installed the dome light and they should be called. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. The current mileage was approximately 4,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10330819, filed 2010-05, 4,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 7% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 43 | 3% |
| 2012 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 61 | 23% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 27 | 14% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 13 | 11% |
| 1996 | 13 | 13% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
133 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
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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