12 of the
115 complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Accent are about the
glass, mirrors and wipers — 10% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
101,000 miles.
A
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Windshield Wiper/Washer
433.3%
Windshield
216.7%
Linkages
216.7%
Visibility
216.7%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
18.3%
Switch/Wiring
18.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Hyundai Accent year
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER 5MPH AND ABOVE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 181,000.
NHTSA complaint #10395860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesLevittown, NY
VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN A LIGHT, RAINY DRIZZLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. THE WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V096000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER;LINKAGES), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
NHTSA complaint #10256016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesPortland, ME
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED AT THE BALL JOINT AND MOTOR. THE FAILURE IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V096000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 112,000.
NHTSA complaint #10217677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesMilwaukee, WI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
RECALL 00V096 000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ON DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO OPERATE OR GET ENTANGLED WHILE OPERATING. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS PROBLEM RELATED TO THIS RECALL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. ANY OTHER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10103291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,000 milesPinckney, MI
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
WINDSHILED CONTROL ARM ON STEERING WHEEL BROKE IN HALF WHILE ACTIVATING WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID. THIS HAS OCCURED 2 TIMES. THIS HAPPENED ONCE ON MY SON'S SAME MODEL FOR YEAR 2001
NHTSA complaint #10060388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springboro, OH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKING, REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITH ANY REASON. DEALER AND INSURANCE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA complaint #8022167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trotwood, OH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPEED IS SLOW. IN MODERATE RAIN FALL YOU LOSE VISABILITY.
NHTSA complaint #564716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trotwood, OH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPEED IS SLOW. IN MODERATE RAIN FALL YOU LOSE VISABILITY.
NHTSA complaint #564716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alta Monte Spring, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS. WIDOWS TEND TO RATTLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER CAN'T FIX PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #886490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brandon, FL
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VENTILATION SYSTEM IS PERMITTING A TOXIC SMELL AND FUMES TO ENTER INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #877743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nashville, TN
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V096000/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS. DEALER GAVE CONSUMER AN APPOINTMENT. HOWEVER, PARTS WERE NOT IN WHEN CONSUMER SHOWED UP.
NHTSA complaint #861050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
E Liverpool, OH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY IT WAS RAINING, TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND THEN THEY STOPPED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND HE STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAME LOOSE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR.
NHTSA complaint #859690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.