2013 Hyundai Elantra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,314 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of the 1,314 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the freeway at around 70mph I heard a loud bang upon looking around realized my sunroof had blown outward from the center. I know nothing hit it from the inside and nothing fell on top of it either. I was left driving on the freeway with a large hole in the middle of my sunroof with cracked glass all along the sides.”
NHTSA complaint #10948538, filed 2017-01, 55,000 miles“I was driving down the interstate at about 68mph all of a sudden I heard a large boom. Pulled over to see what happened and notice that my moonroof/sunroof had shattered into a million pieces. The intriguing part was that I was alone with no cars around when the incident happened. The weather was cold, but not extreme the temperature was around 24 degrees.”
NHTSA complaint #10562600, filed 2014-02, 29,000 miles“We were driving on highway 101 south about 60 MPH when it sounded like someone shot at us only to find that the sunroof imploded on us. Chunks of glass were falling on us while we were driving! Shards of glass were everywhere. My sister found some under my eye, I had to dig glass out of my hand and later the next day I still had glass in my body.”
NHTSA complaint #10521276, filed 2013-06, 3,036 miles“The windshield washer does not work in below 24 degrees. I have had to stop while driving many times to clean windshield by hand ,putting my self and other drivers in great danger. I have used multiple brands off washer fluids including de-icers with out success. I have been driving for 40 years and have had many vehicles and never had this problem. 2013 Elantra gt (not on drop down list)”
NHTSA complaint #10558203, filed 2014-01, 6,500 miles“We got in the car and as we drove down the street we noticed the rear window was broken. The entire window had cracks running through it. There were no indentations in the glass or scratches on the vehicle as one would expect if someone or something had impacted the vehicle. This was confirmed by the police department.”
NHTSA complaint #10501460, filed 2013-03, 9,000 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…
- 10059717May 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
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 2013 Hyundai Elantra
283 complaintsSteering
271 complaintsEngine
233 complaintsAir bags
168 complaintsElectrical system
155 complaintsOther or unknown
127 complaintsSuspension
99 complaintsWheels
75 complaintsExterior lighting
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsTires
55 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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