Defogger Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 9 problems related to defogger (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the Elantra.

1 Defogger problem of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 04/06/2003

When the consumer rolled down the windows, they failed to come back up, the consumer was informed the wiring harness from the window regulator was bad, and there was extensive electrical wiring damage which had corroded over time. Also the rear defroster was inoperative. . The consumer also noticed the dash lights no longer worked and the headlights did not flash when the door was locked with the key pad.

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2 Defogger problem of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Rear defroster has not worked since purchase, numerous times to dealer, unable to find the problem.

3 Defogger problem of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 04/21/1999

Consumer was driving approximately 40mph when windshield began cracking on the passenger's side, there was no impact. Also, in may 98 the air vents were replaced, and were replaced again in November, 98, and February 99.

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4 Defogger problem of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 06/02/1998

Center dash vent fell apart when customer tried to adjust. Nlm.

5 Defogger problem of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 12/23/1997

Consumer states left dash vent, rear louvers won't stay up without air blowing to keep it in up position. Dealer found tab on vent linkage broken. Dash assembly and vent replaced. Consumer states when car is cold, driver's side vent closes by itself, has to warm engine and get heat blowing through vent to stay up.

6 Defogger problem of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra

Failure Date: 02/01/1997

Owner stated the vehicle srs light came on and dealer said it was defective and driver's side airbag, which would have been inoperable, if the airbag was to deploy. Vehicle also experienced numberous other problems, such as fuse blown out, heater problems and electrial problem.

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7 Defogger problem of the 2003 Hyundai Elantra

Defective windshield-2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS. There was a terrible glare from the sun hitting the windshield which made it extremely hard to judge the distance of objects. The dealer was notified and stated that the glare was a characteristic of the car. The vehicle experienced brake noise. The dealer did some work on the car but is was still noisy. The defroster took 15-20 minutes to clear the windows and heated mirrors. When it rained the water was on the inside the vehicle on the underside of the car door.

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8 Defogger problem of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra

While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severly pulls to right or left, causing loss of control cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. The vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afterwards, the vehicle experienced rough acceleration, cutting off in idle, surging back and forward. Brakes pulsing and squealing. Later on the air system stopped completely due to the heater fan and motor assembly failure. Check the engine light came on due to burned spark plug wires.

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9 Defogger problem of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra

While driving vehicle hesitates and then transmission slips out of gear, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. The vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afeterwards, the vehicle experienced rough acceleration, cutting off in idle, surging back and forward. Brakes pulsing and squealing. Later on, the air system stopped completely due to the heater fan and motor assembly failure. Check the engine light came on due to burned spark plug wires.


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