Windshield wiper arm - location point that connects to the linkage stripped causing it in wet weather to send the wipers to go completely go out pass the end of windshield.
1996 Hyundai Elantra: windshield wiper failure
11 of the 100 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Windshield wipers failed prior to recall notice resulting in poor visibility.
Recall remedy did not correct the problem, the windshield wipers are still inoperable. Recall number 97v026000. Check engine light is also on. *ak
When driving the check engine light keeps coming on for no reason, and the windshield wipers don't work.
Wiper switch and motor failed.
Windshield wipers failed during rain storm, causing poor visibility.
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.
Windshield wiper motor inoperative, causing poor visibility.
The windshield wipers don't work all the time. Please describe.
Windshield wipers fail to operate on several occasions in wet weather and frost. Hyundai may be in the process of upgrading previous design. Please describe details.
When it rains windshield wipers do not work nor do they work when it is damp outside.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
- Risk
- This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
Recall number 97V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1996 Hyundai Elantra?
11 of 100 owner complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Elantra (11%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Hyundai Elantra?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Hyundai Elantra
Check engine light 12Stalling 10Transmission failure 6No deployment 5
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