2007 Hyundai Santa FE Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 79about this part
- Share
- 12%of 684 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 79 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE, 12% of the 684 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The sun visor on the driver's side became disengaged, so the visor fell down. It fell down while I was driving and completely distracted me and blocked my view. It could have caused an accident. It is not just loose . It is actually disengaged. I tried (unsuccessfully) to hot glue gun it together.”
NHTSA complaint #10887838, filed 2016-07, 104,000 miles“At approximately 90000 miles, the passenger side sun visor would no longer stay up . It began hanging down, with the wires exposed. We did not take it to a dealer, but removed the visor. Now, at 150000 miles, the drivers side visor did the same thing while driving, impairing the driver's visibility. I had to hold it up out my view until I arrived home.”
NHTSA complaint #10532052, filed 2013-07, 90,000 miles“While driving the sun visor fell down just hanging by the wires blocking my site of the road. I pushed the post back up into the hole and it fell again. It stays for a while but I never know when it will fall again. It is a safety hazard. Dealer says the visor must be replaced. It is out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10551227, filed 2013-11, 78,000 miles“I was driving my 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe with a passenger in the front seat. The passenger side sun visor fell down in front of her obstructing her view. A few days later, the driver side sun visor fell down in front of me obstructing my view. Neither visor could be fixed as the plastic on the tip was cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #10468284, filed 2012-07, 60,000 miles“While traveling down the interstate at 75+ MPH, the sun visor in my 2007 Santa Fe broke from the 'elbow' and fell down into my field of view!!! The passenger side also broke but not during actual use, while traveling but at a low speed, over a bump. The visors aren't even used with any frequency and certainly aren't abused, yet both are broken completely free and useless! This is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10475130, filed 2012-09, 80,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 11% |
| 2025 | 13 | 9% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 13 | 6% |
| 2022 | 11 | 5% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 19 | 9% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 79 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE
157 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsElectrical system
97 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsElectronic stability control
68 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE
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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