HYUNDAI EXCEL
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
HYUNDAI EXCEL Reliability Overview
The HYUNDAI EXCEL has been produced from 1986 to 2001. Over 16 model years, NHTSA has received 424 complaints and issued 24 recall campaigns for this model.
16
Model Years
424
Complaints
24
Recalls
1986–2001
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1998 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systememission-controlcatalytic-convertor
1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1996 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: latcheslockslinkagestrunk-lidlock
1995 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagssidewindow
1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 53
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainmanual-transmission
1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 26
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 39
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1991 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 44
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 54
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 92
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1988 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 64
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1987 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 16
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system
1986 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Complaints: 17
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainmanual-transmission
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 0 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systememission-controlcatalytic-convertor |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | N/A | latcheslockslinkagestrunk-lidlock |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 | N/A | air-bagssidewindow |
| 1994 | 53 | 2 | N/A | power-trainmanual-transmission |
| 1993 | 26 | 1 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1992 | 39 | 1 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1991 | 44 | 1 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1990 | 54 | 2 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1989 | 92 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1988 | 64 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1987 | 16 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system |
| 1986 | 17 | 5 | N/A | power-trainmanual-transmission |