2009 Hyundai Accent visibility/wiper problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2009 Hyundai Accent — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“"hyundai recall" a couple years ago I was driving on the highway and my driver side sun visor fell down and blocked my view of driving. It was an uncomfortable situation because I had to hold up the visor while I was driving the rest of the way home, thankfully it was not a much more dangerous…”
filed Dec 30, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai accent. While the contact's husband was driving, the sun visor dropped down and failed to stay in position. The failure interfered with his vision. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed May 19, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This 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 is a possibility of the rubber insert and…
24-BD-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2024
Visibility/wiper problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Accent | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Accent | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Accent | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Accent | 11 | 13% |
| 2008 Accent | 17 | 17% |
| 2007 Accent | 11 | 13% |
| 2006 Accent | 6 | 14% |
| 2004 Accent | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.