1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL

2 recalls — 50 complaints

94V090000 May 11, 1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
IN SOME VEHICLES, THE MANUFACTURER'S PROTECTIVE INTERNAL COATING OF THE ELECTRONIC CRANK ANGLE SENSOR DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT AT HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENSOR IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, AND REPLACE ANY SENSOR FOUND WITH THE DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COATING.
600 vehicles affected
93V192000 Nov 23, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
257,001 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 20, 2011
1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MISINFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLE BRAKES AND TIRE TREAD DEPTH. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A LEAK, THE SPARK PLUGS, DRIVE BELTS AND WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, UNTIL FINALLY THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN HEARING A GRINDING SOUND UPON STOPPING. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AND THE WHEEL CYLINDER WAS LEAKING BRAKING FLUID. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING NEW BRAKE SHOES, THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED NEW DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Jul 20, 2011
1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MISINFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLE BRAKES AND TIRE TREAD DEPTH. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A LEAK, THE SPARK PLUGS, DRIVE BELTS AND WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, UNTIL FINALLY THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN HEARING A GRINDING SOUND UPON STOPPING. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AND THE WHEEL CYLINDER WAS LEAKING BRAKING FLUID. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING NEW BRAKE SHOES, THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED NEW DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Jul 20, 2011
1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MISINFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLE BRAKES AND TIRE TREAD DEPTH. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A LEAK, THE SPARK PLUGS, DRIVE BELTS AND WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, UNTIL FINALLY THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN HEARING A GRINDING SOUND UPON STOPPING. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AND THE WHEEL CYLINDER WAS LEAKING BRAKING FLUID. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING NEW BRAKE SHOES, THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED NEW DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS. *JB
TIRES Jul 20, 2011
1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MISINFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLE BRAKES AND TIRE TREAD DEPTH. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A LEAK, THE SPARK PLUGS, DRIVE BELTS AND WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, UNTIL FINALLY THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN HEARING A GRINDING SOUND UPON STOPPING. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AND THE WHEEL CYLINDER WAS LEAKING BRAKING FLUID. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING NEW BRAKE SHOES, THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED NEW DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 20, 2011
1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MISINFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLE BRAKES AND TIRE TREAD DEPTH. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A LEAK, THE SPARK PLUGS, DRIVE BELTS AND WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, UNTIL FINALLY THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE CONSUMER BEGAN HEARING A GRINDING SOUND UPON STOPPING. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AND THE WHEEL CYLINDER WAS LEAKING BRAKING FLUID. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING NEW BRAKE SHOES, THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED NEW DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS. *JB
TIRES Nov 24, 2004
HEARD A LOUD NOISE , LOOKED TO SEE WHAT CAUSED THE SOUND. WHITE SMOKE, FIRESTONE TIRE BLOW OUT. *BF THE TIRE HAD BLOWN. IT LOOKED LIKE THE TIRE WAS CUT COMPLETELY AROUND THE RIM. *SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 22, 2004
FOR INSPECTION I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH DETERIORATED SEVERELY. THE COST WAS 175 DOLLARS. TODAY THE CAR BECAME A FIREBALL ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND EXPLODED! THE FIREMAN STATED THE CAUSE WAS THE FUEL PUMP IN THE REAR OF THE CAR! I WAS ONLY RUNNING THE CAR AND WENT INSIDE TO GET SOMETHING & RETURNED TO A FIREBALL. I TOTALLY LOST CAR IN FIRE!
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING KEY IN THE IGNITION TURNED OF BY ITSELF. LOST ALL POWER. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jun 26, 2001
A BLOWN MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Feb 8, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND WAS MAKING CLUNKING NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT BOLTS CAME OUT AND ROCKER SHAFT CONNECTED TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD BROKEN. *AK 2 WEEKS AFTER REPAIR, CLUNKING NOISES STARTED AGAIN, CONSUMER BOUGHT A NEW HYUNDAI AND HOPES THE SAME PROBLEM WILL NOT OCCUR WITH THE NEW VEHICLE. *SLC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 17, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Sep 21, 1999
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPAIRED, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE. YH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Sep 21, 1999
WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE ON LEFT FRONT WHILE DRIVING. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Sep 21, 1999
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPAIRED, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE. YH
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Sep 21, 1999
BOTH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS LOOSE AND REPAIRED. YH
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jan 27, 1998
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT STAY IN 4TH GEAR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 14, 1998
A ROCKER ARM CAME LOOSE DURING OPERATION, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 6, 1998
AT 45,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET IN ENGINE HAS BLOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEELS Sep 16, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WHEEL'S TIRE MOUNT CRACKED, CAUSING A FLAT TIRE. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
SEAT BELTS Aug 6, 1997
REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP UPON IMPACT, CAUSING CHILD IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT NOT REMAIN IN PLACE. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. PROBLEM NOT SOLVED AS YET. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Aug 6, 1997
REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP UPON IMPACT, CAUSING CHILD IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT NOT REMAIN IN PLACE. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. PROBLEM NOT SOLVED AS YET. *AK
Crash 1 injured
STEERING Jul 2, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
WHEELS:RIM Apr 10, 1997
ALL FOUR WHEELS CRACKED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jan 6, 1997
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE/GRINDS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 13, 1996
STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ABS BRAKES DID NOT TAKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A VEHICLE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Oct 23, 1996
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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Oct 23, 1996
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
WHEELS Oct 23, 1996
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
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Oct 23, 1996
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE Aug 15, 1996
WILL NOT HAVE PART FOR ANOTHER (4) WEEKS. SYSTEM MADE BY DYNAMIC ELECTRONICS.*AK
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Jun 1, 1996
SPARE TIRE BENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 1, 1996
KEY STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 1, 1996
ENGINE PROBLEMS.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jun 1, 1996
STEERING WHEEL DAMAGED. *DSH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Jun 1, 1996
CAR STALLS OCCASIONALLY.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Jun 1, 1996
DRIVER'S/PASSENGERS IS LOOSE AT HINGES.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Jun 1, 1996
SHOCKS FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Apr 4, 1996
SEAT BELT DESIGN MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE WITH SHORT ARMS TO USE. *DSH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Mar 29, 1996
VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 40MPH, SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Feb 5, 1996
BRAKE SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Jan 25, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND FRONT HOOD CAME OPEN . TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Jan 25, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND FRONT HOOD CAME OPEN . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Jan 3, 1996
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, AND NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 3, 1996
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, AND NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 3, 1996
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, AND NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. TT
WHEELS Oct 10, 1995
WHEELS ON VEHICLE ARE DEFECTIVE, CRACKS ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 8, 1995
WHEN FIRST START, IDLE IS LOW AND VEHICLE PERFORMS ERRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO ADJUST BUT NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 28, 1995
DEALER PUT FUEL INJECTION THAT STOP THE CAR FROM CUTTING OFF AFTER THE DEALER FIX IT, CAR HESITATE DEALER SAY IT THE TRANSMISSION . *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jun 14, 1995
5-SPD TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT ENGAGING CLUTCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR May 12, 1995
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (BOTH) GET CAUGHT IN THE SEAT, CAUSING THE BELT TO NOT RETRACT. TT