The driver's side sun visor tensioner broke (defective), allowing the visor to move down to a point where it was directly in your eyes, affecting road visibility. After researching the internet, it was determined to be a quick do-it-yourself fix after purchasing the visor on-line for less than $50. However, after reviewing the multiple complaints on this same problem, a decision was made to add weight to this common problem that hyundai has failed to address.
2007 Hyundai Sonata visibility complaints
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After lowering the sun visor I tried to put it back up but it would not stay. If kept on falling back down. Now, this week the drivers side sun visor has started doing the same thing. Sometimes it stays up and sometimes it falls down. This can be very distracting while driving and could cause an accident.
Visor keeps dropping down without warning.
The driver's side sun visor mechanism broke and the visor now hangs down impairing the driver's visibility. This is a common complaint for this model year sonata according to my internet research. Hyundai has issued technical serv. Bulletin #09-01-00, feb. 2009 re: this problem to its dealers so it obviously is a common problem. Also see the federal safety agency item #10028945.
Sun visor won't stay up.
Both my 2007 hyundai sonata's sun visors have now broke. The first occurrence was several years ago on the passenger side, after which, the visor would not stay up and would fall in the vision of the passenger. Just this month, however, the same thing happened on the drivers side. This is very hazardous, especially if it were to happen while traveling on a major highway. The problem seems to be with the assembly of the visors, which crack at the elbow which is used to move the visor around as needed. After this happens the visor then will not stay up when returned to the original position.
The sun visor has become very loose and keeps opening up blocking my view of the road.
Upon purchase of my used 2007 sonata almost immediately both sun visors broke. We were informed it wasn't under warranty. I have lived with it but it is a safety hazard and upon searching for a recall I found this has affected thousands of unhappy sonata owners. I found a service bulletin that applies to only certain states. What's the deal with that... Should be all states.
I pulled my visor down to block the sun. Plastic crushed and broke at the visor pivot arm. Now the visor will not stay up and this is a safety issue! Visibility of the road is hindered. This is the 2nd time this has happened. I hardly use my visor so wear and tear is not an issue. This should be corrected by hyundai but I am passed my warranty period.
Passenger side sun visor will not stay up on 2007 sonata.
My sunvisor on the drivers side dropped down and will not go back to the upright position. This is the third time my sunvisor has broken. One on the passenger side and twice on the drivers side. I have spent 100 dollars replacing the other side. I do not have any children in my car, it is just myself and my husband. This is ridiculous that it broke for no apparent reason. I have a 2004 hyundai elantra and have never had problems with the visors.
My sunvisor on the passenger side dropped down and will not go back to the upright position. This is the second time my sunvisor has broken. One on each side. I have spent 100 dollars replacing the other side. I do not have any children in my car, it is just myself and my husband. This is ridiculous that it broke for no apparent reason.
My sunvisor just fell down and it will not go back into the up position on the drivers side.
Both driver side and passenger side visors are drooping affecting visibility while driving.
2007my sonata sun visor replacement (service campaign t74), feb.2009. Http://www.myhyundaiforums.com/09-01-003.pdf I would like to know why illinois is not included in this replacement campaign, it is your car that I purchased and obviously this is a hyundai defect. I have a 2007 sonata, 60+ miles; the visor broke in june 2012. I called the dealer to get a price for the replacement and was quoted $101.61, for 1 sun visor! After reading complaints about this issue, I would think they would do a recall and fix the problem for free for all states. What guarantee do I have that this wouldn't happen again within 6-12 months after the replacement, will I have to keep replacing it due to a hyundai defect? This is not good for future business!
The driver and passenger sun visors do not stay in the upright position. They fall down while driving, causing visibility problems and potential head injury. Contacted dealer, and then escalated thru hyundai regional service organization to get this addressed according to hyundai technical service bulletin 08-01-029, hyundai recall campaign t64. Hyundai refused to service vehicle under the recall, despite the VIN being included in the recall classification.
2007 sonata both sun visors have failed still under 70,000 miles. The passenger side changed under warranty, it began sagging again a few months after replacement. Yesterday the drivers side made a cracking sound, it is now completely hanging down, interfering with my view.
Both visors have broken, along with the drink holder in the middle console. There is a recall for a 2007 hyundai sonata in some states; however, my vehicle apparently isn't included in that. I have been reading forums on this problem and it is apparent it, in fact, is a problem and needs a resolution to both defects. I contacted hyundai about it and they say that my VIN is "not covered". I think it is ludacrous that hyundai doesn't take action to fix this and they will continue to lose customers.
Passenger side sun visor has "sprung" and will no longer stay in the up or down position. This impedes driver visibility and also creates a hazard for a passenger getting into the car. A passenger recently struck her head on the visor while getting into the car.
Driver's side sun visor is defective and is creating a dangerous situation.the visor began dropping from the "up" position toward the ceiling. It would not stay up. Its bottom was right at my line of vision. I took the car to the hyundai dealer and had missed the bumper to bumper 5 yr. Or 60k warranty by 3 days! They said it would cost $100 to replace and install. Today while driving my husband was trying to move it out of his line of vision and we heard a noise and the whole thing just lost all it's support. He was able to take it off and we were hoping to find screws we could just tighten, but that wasn't the case. Now, with it just hanging it interferes with my view and is a hazard. There needs to be a recall on these!!! I don't have $100 to spend on a manufacturer defect. From what I've read online, this has been a constant problem for the sonota. The only other hyundai owner is my neighbor; they had the same thing happen on their new car. Can you help us????
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While parked, the contact attempted to close the front passenger side window but it would not close. The contact had to manually push the window closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics and the technician replaced the window module. One year after the repair, the front driver side window would not open or close. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that they would not repair the vehicle because the warranty had recently expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. . Updated 07/27/12 *bf the consumer stated that there must be a defect with the windows. The contact was two months over the 5 year warranty. Updated 08/02/2012
Sun visors suddenly broke and fell into driver's field of vision. Even when snapped into upright position, they drop and block visibility. This issue has not been experienced in any other vehicle. This is a safety concern and should be a recall item as research indicates that this has been a known issue for some time.
Sun visors will not stay up, especially in warmer conditions. This is a safety issue as when they drop to down position while driving visibility is impaired. Almost ran a red light recently because they fell down and I could not see the light any longer.
The passenger visor will not stay up and although this is not a safety hazard, I have been told (by hyundai service) that this is a wide spread problem in the vehicles for both the passenger and driver visor. I looked this up and found that there are many complaints about the visors and it should be a recall item.
I am writing to complain that both of my sun visors in my 2007 hyundai sonata will not stay in the upright position. From researching this problem it sounds like I am among thousands of hyundai sonata owners having the very same issue. I contacted my local hyundai dealership and they said this item is not covered by the warranty, or extended warranty, and the cost will be over $100 each! This is ridiculous. This is a safety issue, and I believe that it should be a covered item, or better yet, it should be a recalled defect!! Thank you.
The sun visor on driver side fell down will not stay up. The sun visor on passenger side was replaced at last service and within warranty. Manually have the extension slide bar hitting rear view mirror in order to have visor stay out of driving view interference but does not block the bright sun light now. Google and bing searches this is a known defect with the heat and design of the sun visors.
Both sun visors on my 2007 sonata broke within weeks of each other. They will not stay up. They broke after 60,000 miles so they are no longer under warranty. After reading on the internet about the number of drivers who had the same problem from 2006 to 2008, hyundai should have had a recall. Knowing they had a problem back in 2006 and allowing this problem to go on for 2 more years is irresponsible and the hyundai car sompany should be made to replace all the defected sun visors.
Sun visor does not stay in poition and drops which blocks vision. Safety issue. Manufacturer will charge for repair but this is clearly an defective part issue,as there is a recall if you live in southern states.
Windshield visor drivers side flops down obstructing vision. Will not stay up and out of the way when pushed forward or back.
Passengers sun visor broke and fell down distracting driver. Search on internet finds many complaints of same issue and even "service bulletins" addressing the problem but only in certain states and of course in the warranty period for years/mileage. Not feeling real confident in hyundai fixing it based on past experience with dealer and that I'm out of warranty. Shouldn't be long before the drivers one falls down also. Maybe it will cause a crash, maybe not. This should definitely be a recall item to replace all of them once the design is changed.
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