1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

54

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 4 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL

The 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL has received a total of 54 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), and Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL, potentially affecting up to 259,282 vehicles.

Recall 93V192000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 257,001 vehicles affected

Defect: THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

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Recall 90V053000 — WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER

| 2,281 vehicles affected

Defect: LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.

Remedy: REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL

54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#752442 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles Fire
ENGINE SPUTTERED, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUGHT FIRE. *AK
#726256 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | | N/A miles
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. *AK
THE CLUTCH FORK BROKE, JAMMING THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#836117 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND CONSUMER CRASHED INTO IT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
#703813 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles
WHILE PROCEEDING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE DURING THE COMMUTING HOUR, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND I CAME CLOSE TO BEING HIT IN THE REAR. AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS I REGAINED SOME POWER AND WAS ABLE TO PROCEED. THE CAR WAS IDLING ROUGH AND I HAD TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP IT RUNNING. I HAD IT TURNED UP AND IT RAN BETTER BUT STILL A LACK OF POWER. I HAD TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND IT FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE THE POLLUTION WAS AT 1200. I THEN HAD IT TUNED UP AGAIN (FULLY) AND IT FAILED AGAIN. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT A STATION AND FOUND OUT THAT CYLINDER 3 DID NOT HAVE ANY PRESSURE AT ALL. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT TO GET IT FIXED IT WOULD COST AROUND $1,000. IT STILL IS NOT FIXED.

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Safety Rating for the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL.

Investigation PE95060 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT Closed

Opened:

SCISSOR JACK FAILURE

Investigation EA92032 — POWER TRAIN Closed

Opened:

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION

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