1996 Hyundai Sonata Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Hyundai Sonata, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When driving on the highway at 65 MPH transmission stopped changing gears, causing vehicle to decelerate, and losing all power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer replaced transmission. Also, having other problems with the starter and alternator. Axle broke , defrost malfunctions and cassette player failed.”
NHTSA complaint #866162, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 97V026000Feb 26, 1997The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.Covers: Hyundai Sonata 1996–1997, Accent 1996–1997, Elantra 1996–1997 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 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 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 12 | 9% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 30 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 22 | 1% |
| 2012 | 22 | 1% |
| 2011 | 25 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 19 | 4% |
| 2008 | 96 | 23% |
| 2007 | 141 | 20% |
| 2006 | 186 | 18% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 18% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1996 Hyundai Sonata
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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