Defogger Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 4 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 Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.

1 Defogger problem of the 2004 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 12/09/2009

The ac/heating electric [fan] control comes on when it wants to but will not activate when turned on. When taken to a mechanic on 3 occasions, it activates and remains on for days then stops and will not come on again. Mechanics do not want to work on it unless it does not work at all. Everyone wants to "investigate" and charge me accordingly but no one wants to tell me the actual problem. This had been going on for many months on my car, as well as other Hyundai models. The unresolved situation remains dangerous because of window fogging and lack of air flow through the vent system in the front and rear. Last winter a partially fogged window, while the fan was running, contributed to an accident during a very heavy rain storm.

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2 Defogger problem of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 11/07/2002

Consumer loss control and hit a solid barrier and none of the airbags deployed. Driver sustained a head injury. Prior to the accident the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air bag light illuminated. The dealer removed and replaced the passenger seat air bag module. The dealer also performed recall 02v105000 related to the side impact air bag wiring harness routing. The rear defogger button flashed intermittently and the a/c and defogger were inoperative. The dealer replaced the control head. The outside rearview mirrors would not move right or left. Dealer found break in wiring in right kick panel. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the canister purge valve. * ph.

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3 Defogger problem of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

While driving at any speed during normal operation vehicle fails to start, problem is intermittent. Dealer has examined vehicle numerous times, and failed to remedy problem. Engine light illuminated and then vehicle began havinb problems with no power, stalling, and making noises, dealer replaced the purge control valve, however problem till continues. Brakes feel low to the floor. Center ac vents and right passenger vent broke, dealer replaced. Dealer adjusted drive belts due to being noisy.

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4 Defogger problem of the 1996 Hyundai Sonata

When driving on the highway at 65 mph transmission stopped changing gears, causing vehicle to decelerate, and losing all power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer replaced transmission. Also, having other problems with the starter and alternator. Axle broke , defrost malfunctions and cassette player failed.

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