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1994 Hyundai ExcelProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 1994 Hyundai Excel, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year18% below the Excel median · #5 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints337 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Hyundai Excel has problems

33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train80
Engine and engine cooling60
Electrical system50
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Wheels40
Steering40
Seat belts42
Tires30
Vehicle speed control20
5 other systems81

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1994 Hyundai Excel recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 94V-090 · May 11, 1994 · 600 vehicles

Risk. ENGINE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 93V-192 · Nov 23, 1993 · 257,001 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Excel year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Excel median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Hyundai Excel safety ratings

1994 Hyundai Excel 2-DR. HB. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Hyundai Excel, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SCISSOR JACK FAILUREPE95060 · closed Mar 21, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Excel owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH, DRIVERS REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SHEARED OFF DUE TO LACK OF TENSION, CAUSING WHEEL TO DETACH FROM AXEL, ALSO REAR HATCH DOES NOT CLOSE IN COLD WEATHER AND ROUGH IDLE. *AK
Complaint 985058 · Oct 23, 1996
DEALER PUT FUEL INJECTION THAT STOP THE CAR FROM CUTTING OFF AFTER THE DEALER FIX IT, CAR HESITATE DEALER SAY IT THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
Complaint 967876 · Jun 28, 1995
A BLOWN MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Complaint 891328 · Jun 26, 2001

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