"HYUNDAI RECALL" A COUPLE YEARS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN AND BLOCKED MY VIEW OF DRIVING. IT WAS AN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATION BECAUSE I HAD TO HOLD UP THE VISOR WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE REST OF THE WAY HOME, THANKFULLY IT WAS NOT A MUCH MORE DANGEROUS SITUATION. EVENTUALLY WHEN I GOT HOME, I TRIED TO FIX IT MYSELF, AND IT HELD UP FOR A WHILE, BUT EVENTUA…
2009 Hyundai Accent visibility problems
severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
DRIVERS SIDE VISOR FELL DOWN TO BLOCK VIEW OF ROAD. WILL NOT STAY UP ANY MORE. HAD TO USE VELCRO TO HOLD UP BUT GIVES WAY ON HOT DAYS. *TR
WHILE DRIVING, I PULLED DOWN THE SUN VISOR TO SHIELD MY VISION FROM THE SUN. I HEARD A STRANGE CRACKING NOISE AND THE SUN VISOR BECAME VERY FLOPPY. IT WILL NO LONGER STAY IN THE UP POSITION, AND THIS POSED A VISIBILITY PROBLEM, AND SO I WAS FORCED TO REMOVE THE SUN VISOR. NOW I HAVE NO WAY TO SHIELD MY EYES FROM THE SUN, WHICH ALSO POSES A VISIBILITY PROBLEM. *TR
DRIVERS SIDE SUNSCREEN VISOR BROKE AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PROP ROD CAUSING THE SUNSCREEN TO SWING DOWN UNSUPPORTED. REPLACED THIS WITH ANOTHER VISOR AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2009 Hyundai Accent?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $350.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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