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1990–2001 · 8 model years

Hyundai Excel recalls & problems by year

7 recalls and 178 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199138 complaints
Most recalls19942 recalls
Crashes reported18in owner complaints
Injuries reported212 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030401990: 38 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 38 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 34 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 20 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 33 complaints, 2 recalls1995: 5 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 7 complaints, 0 recalls19901991199219931994199519962001
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2001 Excel——074050
1996 Excel——031002
1995 Excel——051000
1994 Excel—27 mpg2333220
1993 Excel—26–28 mpg1202120
1992 Excel—26–28 mpg1342040
1991 Excel—26–28 mpg1381310
1990 Excel—26–28 mpg2384470

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train49
  • Engine and engine cooling28
  • Electrical system27
  • Service brakes, hydraulic17
  • Seat belts17
  • Fuel system, gasoline12
  • Visibility10
  • Wheels10