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Hyundai Elantra 1997 Visibility Problems

18 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 1997 Hyundai Elantra - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V026000Reported February 26, 1997 - 74,965 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 74,965 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train33Engine28Air Bags21Fuel and Propulsion System20Electrical System15Brakes15
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.