2011 Hyundai Elantra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Rear window has progressively gotten more blurred and mottled, reducing visibility. At this point the only clear part is a small section in the middle. Approximately over 3/4 of window is blurry at present. This began over 3 years ago and worked its way from the outside towards the middle.”
NHTSA complaint #11231753, filed 2019-07, 50,000 miles“The driver's visor hinge fails (pulls loose) during normal operation and then blocks the driver's field of vision by moving to the midway position between being fully opened and fully closed. Had to remove visor to safely operate the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10794563, filed 2015-11, 63,000 miles“The passenger side sun visor does not return to its proper flush position when not in use, so it would come into contact with the top of the passengers heads in the event of an accident, creating a serious safety risk.”
NHTSA complaint #10839316, filed 2016-03, 57,000 miles“The windshield wipers flew off of my car during a rain storm while I was driving. I was told by the place that repaired it that the dealership didn't fasten them on correctly. When I took my car in for an oil change the service technician said he fixed my recall as well - the car never had a recall repair notice ! Air conditioner does not work - when service did oil change they tried to tell me it was going to be 415 dollars to fix the air because the discharge hose is leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980774, filed 2017-04“On more than one occasion I have had issues with pedestrians being in my blind spot while driving. Today (7/26/13), I nearly hit a woman in a parking lot who was perfectly positioned in the same blind spot. The blind spot is the support beam the is located between the drivers window and the front windshield. I am extremely concerned that I may one day end up hitting and injuring someone as a nearly did today. The rear or the car also has a terrible blind spot as the car is raised in the rear making it hard to see anyone walking behind the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532023, filed 2013-07Related 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 2011 Hyundai Elantra
92 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectronic stability control
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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