Both my rear windows will not stay up unless I tape them. Which I have to change 2 to 3 times a year because of the weather. I heard the windows were held up by plastic. I can't afford to pay to fix them and my warranty ran out just before they fell down.
these window regulators are junk! Ive replaced all four windows now but this one (83402-29031) was the most expensive at $231, the others were only $175 each. What makes it bad is it starts happening just out of warranty so your pretty much screwed. I did them myself to save money I feel for those who would have to spend the extra to have the dealer replace these lousy pieces of junk!
We have had the Elantra for 7 years, and for the most part it has been great. The only problem has been with the power windows. During the first 5 years (under the warranty) ALL FOUR power window regulators have broken, requiring a 30 minute trip to the dealership and leaving the car for at least a day.
Since the warranty has been up (about 18 months now) the rear left window has broken again (EXACT same problem as the previous 4 times) and the dealership wants $470 to repair. The front left is about to break as well. This is clearly a design/manufacturing flaw and is absolutely ridiculous that they aren't taking care of this for their consumers!
The first time my window track broke I was on vacation. When I came back, the rear drivers side window had fallen down about 2 inches. (Luckily it hadn't rained!) I replaced the track with a used one from a salvage yard. A few months later, the driver side door track broke. I replaced that one also with one from a salvage yard. That one only lasted about a month before it broke again. So I bought one straight from a Hyundai dealership. Then shortly after, the rear driver side one broke AGAIN. I replaced it with one from the dealership too. So far, both have held up.... I'm crossing my fingers! All in all, I'd say I've spent nearly $300 replacing these stupid things. FYI... the front windows cost more to replace than the rear. I just can't help but wonder why on Earth they would make something that is used so frequently out of PLASTIC!!!
- Michaela C.,
Irvine, KY, US
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Both my rear windows will not stay up unless I tape them. Which I have to change 2 to 3 times a year because of the weather. I heard the windows were held up by plastic. I can't afford to pay to fix them and my warranty ran out just before they fell down.
- Gail F., Schenectady, NY, US