2013 Hyundai Sonata visibility/wiper problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had both my back light harnesses where a bulb has blown and it was so hot it melted the bulb ends into the socket and I had to replace the whole harness for one side and might have to replace it for the other side as well. The vehicle inside dash lights would also start flickering off and on…”
filed Jun 23, 2020
“Both headlights and break lights continue going out. First time I replaced the break lights, they had melted to the unit. I have had both headlights go out at the same time on two separate occasions. I have replaced the alternator twice now and it is looking like I will have to replace it again…”
filed Jan 23, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Sonata | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Sonata | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 Sonata | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Sonata | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Sonata | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sonata | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Sonata | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Sonata | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 Sonata | 8 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
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.