1997 Hyundai Elantra visibility problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact owned a 1997, hyundai elantra. She stated there was a recall in 1997 for the windshield wiper motor, but the manufacturer said this vehicle was not included due to vin although was having the same problem as mentioned in the recall. It needed t to be fixed. *ak”
filed Aug 5, 2005
“Dt: consumer found 2 recall warnings concerning windshield wiper motor and fuel tank with a possible leak on the internet. He is not getting vehicle serviced. *ak”
filed Jun 1, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
23-BD-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 30, 2023
Visibility problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Elantra | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Elantra | 27 | 2% |
| 2012 Elantra | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra
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.