1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL
1 recalls, 39 complaints - 11 TSBs
93V192000 Nov 23, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
39 total complaints
2 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 27, 2009
Incident date: Jan 21, 2009
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM..1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL..CORRODES AND RUSTS, ESPECIALLY ON PASSENGER SIDE LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 1, 2007
Incident date: Jan 2, 2007
THERE IS A HUGE SAFETY DEFECT IN THE OLDER HYUNDAI AUTOMOBILE COMPUTERS OR ECU BOXES. THE INTERNAL CAPACITORS (RUBYCON AND NICYCON) FAIL CAUSING ACID TO LEAK OUT ON THE COMPUTER BOARD, LEADING TO COMPLETE COMPUTER FAILURE. THE CAR STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING UNEXPECTEDLY WITH NO WARNING, LEADING TO A S... Read more
2 injured
WHEELS:RIM
Sep 21, 2005
Incident date: Sep 21, 1997
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 C... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Feb 21, 2001
Incident date: Feb 16, 2001
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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Nov 3, 2000
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
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 23, 1995
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE REPAIR SHOP OVER A DOZEN TIMES AND I HAVE THE PAPERS TO PROVE IT THE REPAIR SHOP HAD MY CAR MORE THEN I DID AND I REPLACED JUST ABOUT EVERY THING ON THE CAR BUT I WENT THROUGH 3 TRANSMISSION AND NOW I NEED ANOTHER BEFOR I HAD AN EXSTENDED WARRANTY... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 21, 1999
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 8, 1999
PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REPLACED 3 TIMES). ENGINE DIED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 8, 1999
PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REPLACED 3 TIMES). ENGINE DIED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 11, 1999
Incident date: Feb 8, 1995
NO SUMMARY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 15, 1999
Incident date: Jun 22, 1997
MY FIRST HEADACHE WITH THIS VEHICLE OCCURED WHEN THE GAS PUMP WHEN OUT. I WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT AND I HEARD A LOUD, BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I STEPPED ON THE GAS, ONLY TO FEEL A LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 15, 1999
Incident date: Jun 22, 1997
MY FIRST HEADACHE WITH THIS VEHICLE OCCURED WHEN THE GAS PUMP WHEN OUT. I WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT AND I HEARD A LOUD, BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I STEPPED ON THE GAS, ONLY TO FEEL A LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 14, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT REGISTERING IT ON TEMPERATURE GAUGE INSIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE COMPRESSION/ ANTI-FREEZE/OIL AND STALL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 14, 1999
Incident date: Dec 15, 1998
VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT REGISTERING IT ON TEMPERATURE GAUGE INSIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE COMPRESSION/ ANTI-FREEZE/OIL AND STALL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 14, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Aug 7, 1998
Incident date: Apr 27, 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
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 17, 1998
Incident date: Apr 15, 1998
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 21, 1997
HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO SMASH WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, A TOTAL OF THREE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Feb 17, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
May 13, 1997
WHILE IN MOTION VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 18, 1997
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED TWO DAYS EALIER AND BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
ROCKER ARM SHAFT CRACKED IN HALF, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE 3 OF 4 CYLINDERS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 19, 1996
Incident date: Aug 18, 1996
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DASH AREA. THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A BLOWN ALTERNATOR FUSE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 12, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1996
AUTO WILL RUN FOR APPROX 20-30 MILES THEN AFTER IT GETS HOT IN NEUTRAL AND WILL NOT RUN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 10, 1996
VEHICLE IN HOT WEATHER STALLS OUT WITH NO WARNONG AND DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DSH
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
May 7, 1996
THE SCISSOR JACK FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE CAR UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 6, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
IF TRANSMISSION COMPUTER IS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT AND WHEN IT GETS WET THE VEHICLE STALLS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 6, 1996
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
IF TRANSMISSION COMPUTER IS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT AND WHEN IT GETS WET THE VEHICLE STALLS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 4, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1995
MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANMISSION, TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 18, 1995
A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Apr 30, 1995
RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES AND NOT IN CANADA. (FMVSS301) *TW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 23, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELTS DIDN'T RETRACT AFTER RELEASE OF THE BUCKLE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 29, 1995
Incident date: Mar 27, 1995
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKES, CAUSING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 29, 1995
Incident date: Mar 27, 1995
REPLACED NOISY EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 30.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL
11 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 270000 LANE DEPARTURE | 1 |
| 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
9740002
Jan 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SHIFT CONDITION CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN INHIBITOR SWITCH. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI EXCEL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94043
Opened: May 27, 1994 , Closed: Oct 31, 1994
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE94003
Opened: Jan 14, 1994 , Closed: Jun 10, 1994
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA92032
Opened: Oct 13, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
C92001
Opened: Sep 28, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
EA91048
Opened: Nov 19, 1991 , Closed: Oct 26, 1992
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91039
Opened: Sep 24, 1991 , Closed: Oct 13, 1992
TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP
There is no summary currently available
PE91097
Opened: Jul 10, 1991 , Closed: Nov 19, 1991
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE91083
Opened: Jun 10, 1991 , Closed: Sep 24, 1991
TRANSMISSION LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
EA91024
Opened: May 3, 1991 , Closed: Jan 7, 1992
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91053
Opened: Feb 26, 1991 , Closed: Jun 5, 1991
PASSENGER BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
PE91027
Opened: Jan 4, 1991 , Closed: May 3, 1991
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE90011
Opened: Oct 25, 1989 , Closed: Apr 2, 1990
FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATION
There is no summary currently available
PE89138
Opened: Jul 6, 1989 , Closed: Nov 1, 1989
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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PE89099
Opened: Mar 14, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
HEATER CORE FAILURE
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PE88089
Opened: Aug 8, 1988 , Closed: Nov 21, 1988
RUPTURED FUEL HOSE
There is no summary currently available
PE88088
Opened: Aug 8, 1988 , Closed: Nov 17, 1988
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE87027
Opened: Apr 28, 1987 , Closed: Dec 9, 1987
BRAKE LOSS
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: HYUNDAI HAS AGREED TO RECALL1986 AND 1987 EXCELS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.ANALYSIS: ODI'S INQUIRY TO OVSC ABOUT THE 1986 MODEL'S PERFORMANCEIN THE FMVSS-105 COMPLIANCE TEST, PROMPTED OVSC TO TEST THE 1987 MODEL,AND FOUND IT TO BE OUT OF COMPLIANCE. BASED ON OUR INV... Read more
HYUNDAI EXCEL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI EXCEL across all model years (1986, 1994).
24
Total Recalls
429
Total Complaints
17
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
47
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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