1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL
The 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (6 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL, potentially affecting up to 257,001 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentotherlabels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, AFTER ONLY TRAVELING ONE MILE, THE ENGINE STALLED AND SMOKE AND FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TO HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A FAILED ECU; HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO COVER ALL THE DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND REMAINS AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 101,000.
ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE DEFECTS AT THE SAME TIME. *AK
WHEN DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC OR WHEN STOPPING AT A LIGHT AND UPON DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT A FAST SPEED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER .*AK
WHEN DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC OR WHEN STOPPING AT A LIGHT AND UPON DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT A FAST SPEED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER .*AK
AS REPORTED TRANSMISSION LOCKED 1+2 AT 15K-20K. TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE 60K
Safety Rating for the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI EXCEL
- 1988 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 64 complaints
- 1989 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 92 complaints
- 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 54 complaints
- 1991 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 44 complaints
- 1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 39 complaints
- 1993 HYUNDAI EXCEL (current)
- 1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 53 complaints
- 1995 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 5 complaints
- 1996 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 3 complaints
- 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 2 complaints
- 1998 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 2 complaints
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