10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Feb 091999

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Windshield wipers failed prior to recall notice resulting in poor visibility.

- Lynwood, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 301998

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Recall remedy did not correct the problem, the windshield wipers are still inoperable. Recall number 97V026000. Check engine light is also on.

- Lakeview, SC, USA

problem #4

Jul 261996

Elantra

  • miles
Wiper switch and motor failed.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #3

Sep 011996

Elantra

  • miles
After making a stop the vehicle will stall out, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, the dealer replaced a clip in the electrical system, the consumer has also had problems with the windshield wipers being inoperative, dealer replaced the wiper motor.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #2

Aug 011996

Elantra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper motor inoperative, causing poor visibility.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

problem #1

Oct 071996

(reported on)

Elantra

  • miles
Windshield wipers fail to operate on several occasions in wet weather and frost. Hyundai may be in the process of upgrading previous design.

- Glen Gardner, NJ, USA