2001 Hyundai Sonata Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,150 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 car is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata gl. My right rear window regulator failed and the window will not stay up. The cable has issues with binding to the assembly housing and puts stress on the motor as well. The window will not stay in the up / closed position.”
NHTSA complaint #10126471, filed 2005-06, 62,150 miles“Since purchasing the car in january 2003, I had to take the vehicle in 3 different dates for service to the front and rear windows. The windows each have failed at different dates. The windows will go down and then will fail to raise/close.”
NHTSA complaint #10028555, filed 2003-07, 26,125 miles“I have a 2001 Hyundai Sonata gls and I have been through no less than 4 driver's side visors because the plastic around the elbow that connects to the ceiling breaks and the visor becomes no longer operable.”
NHTSA complaint #10360176, filed 2010-10“My 2001 Hyundai Sonata was bought new. It has given me nothing but problems from the time I drove it off the lot and as soon as I hit the 60,000 mile mark (the bumper-to-bumper warranty ended at this point), the car constantly has something wrong with it. I have spent thousands of dollars in repairs. The airbags were fixed by the dealer because there was a problem. The brakes had a loud squeak and dealer replaced (under warranty at that time). …”
NHTSA complaint #10155865, filed 2006-04“The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side sun visors were fractured from the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer nor repaired. The current mileage was 91,000 and the failure mileage was 89,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10454568, filed 2012-04, 89,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2001 Hyundai Sonata
69 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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