1992 Hyundai Excel: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 34 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (38% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Defective lower control arm..1992 hyundai excel..corrodes and rusts, especially on passenger side leading to loss of control of vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2009
“While driving about 55 mph front hood flipped up, blocking vision. Kept control of vehicle, driving off road. Pushed down hood and tied it with a rope then, latch had to be fixed. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Feb 2001
“Vehicle was hit by a vehicle in which the shoulder belt belt did not lock, this caused the consumer's chest to hit the steering wheel, the lap belt did not fail in the accident. *slc”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2000
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“Vehicle overheated without registering it on temperature gauge inside instrument panel, causing vehicle to lose compression/ anti-freeze/oil and stall. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 1998
“While driving 40 to 45 mph consumer went to avoid hitting a deer and the steering wheel came off, causing an accident, and totaling vehicle. Cause unknown. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Apr 1998
“Dt: the tires were leaking air. The consumer thought it was the tire, but found out it was the rim. This has happened once eight years ago, and once a year ago, and once six months ago. Each time the consumer had the rim replaced at an independent mechanic. The dealer said they did not have any complaints about this problem. The manufacturer was called after the last time, and the consumer was told that they never heard of this problem. The consumer was concerned about the forth one failing. *ak (11/16/05) the tires were heavily under inflated. *sc”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 1997
“During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from the dash area. The vehicle stalled due to a blown alternator fuse. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 1996
“ABS light illumnated on the dashboard. Also, when attempting to make a normal stop the vehicle continues to accelerate, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Hyundai Excel reliable?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Hyundai Excel. The most complained-about area is power train (38% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Hyundai Excel problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 50,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Hyundai Excel have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.