2018 Hyundai Elantra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,470miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra, 1% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,470 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.
“The contact rented a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the front windshield had rainbow streaks on 45 percent of the glass. The dashboard and steering wheel were reflected on the glass, which obstructed the contact's view. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 179,012. . Consumer stated reflection of the windshield obstructed driver's view and is not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #11186774, filed 2019-03, 179,012 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the glass sun roof suddenly exploded. There were no injuries. The sun roof was in the closed position at the time of the failure. The contact indicated that the sun roof had never been opened prior to the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. Also, while operating the vehicle a warning message sometimes displayed erroneously, indicating that the sun roof was open. The failure mileage was 57,928. The VIN was invalid.”
NHTSA complaint #11196624, filed 2019-04, 57,928 miles“2018 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to problems with windshields on both vehicles. The consumer stated the windshield was too easily scratched by an ice scraper during winter.”
NHTSA complaint #11196317, filed 2019-05Related 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…
- 10235341Apr 6, 2023Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control…
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2018 Hyundai Elantra
142 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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