Dt: the contact owned a 1997, hyundai elantra. She stated there was a recall in 1997 for the windshield wiper motor, but the manufacturer said this vehicle was not included due to VIN although was having the same problem as mentioned in the recall. It needed t to be fixed.
1997 Hyundai Elantra: windshield wiper failure
5 of the 115 complaints about the 1997 Hyundai Elantra describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- 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
Dt: consumer found 2 recall warnings concerning windshield wiper motor and fuel tank with a possible leak on the internet. He is not getting vehicle serviced.
I recently found out that my hyundai elantra had been recalled for the windshield wiper washer motor, in 1997, I purchased the car in 1998, and in 2002 my motor blew up. I took it in and the service said that it wasn't covered and I would have to pay out of pocket to get it fixed! I recently found out that it was a recall so I took it in and they said that it had never been recalled - and I tried calling the hyundai hotline 800) 633-5151 and I pushed 5 to speak to someone about it and it hung up on me! N a 2 month time span all four of my interior door handles broke which I think should be recalled for being so thin and fragile anyway! If hyundai wants to make cars with warranties I think that they should honor them and fix the crappy cars that they make!
Windshield wipers work intermittently. But they never work when it is raining. Dealer has been contacted.
The windshield wipers failed in the rain, causing the consumer to get in an accident while traveling at 10mph. Dealer was contacted.
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 1997 Hyundai Elantra wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra?
5 of 115 owner complaints about the 1997 Hyundai Elantra (4%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 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 1997 Hyundai Elantra
Check engine light 13Slipping 8No deployment 7Airbag light 5
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