2008 Hyundai Sonata Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 96about this part
- Share
- 23%of 425 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 96 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 23% of the 425 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I hit a minor bump in the road, the sun visor suddenly dropped down in front of my face - blocking the view of the road. I pushed it back up into its normal resting location. Upon hitting another bump in the road it swung down again in front of my face. This is the second sun visor in this vehicle to do this. This one started failing around 10/1/2016, and is still doing so.”
NHTSA complaint #10928512, filed 2016-11, 174,000 miles“The headlights on my car are angled too low while using low-beams and the visibility at night is bad. This has been an issue for the entire time I have had this car and I am now aware that I can file a complaint against it. High-beams seem to function ok.”
NHTSA complaint #11331347, filed 2020-06, 11,000 miles“I was moving the sun visor and heard a popping sound and this little piece of plastic fell in my lap. Now the sun visor just wants to hang. I can't get it to stay up of stay in one place. I end up holding it up with one hand a good deal of the time. I don't think this is exactly safe. As many others that have this fault, there needs to be a recall on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10494599, filed 2013-01, 42,239 miles“Normal use has caused the driver's side sun visor on my 2008 Hyundai Sonata to not hold its position. It will not remain in place whether it is placed in the upright or down position. Further, while operating the vehicle, the sun visor will drop suddenly and obstruct the driver's view. It has also hit me in the head while operating the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10342790, filed 2010-07, 61,500 miles“Driver side sunvisor failure on my 2008 Hyundai Sonata 22908 miles. It began with a week of 'cracking' when I used it until it finally broke today. It won't stay up or down completely and it is affecting my field of vision. It is just flopping in the middle. I have moved it to the side but it is still affecting my field of vision.”
NHTSA complaint #10328218, filed 2010-04, 22,908 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 2008 Hyundai Sonata
137 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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