1996 Hyundai Excel recalls & problems
The 1996 Hyundai Excel has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaint).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 2reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Hyundai Excel.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages Trunk lid › Lock | 1 | — |
| Suspension Front | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Disc | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Dec 5, 1997 · crashService brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK - Jan 1, 1997Suspension › Front
UPON MAKING A STOP NOTICED VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK - Aug 17, 1994Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock
TRUNK ENTRAPPED 2 CHILDREN DUE TRUNK RELEASE LEVER, CAUSING FATALITIES.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.