CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Hyundai Excel has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
1987 Hyundai Excel recalls
Most common 1987 Hyundai Excel problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
1987 HYUNDAI EXCEL HAS A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT AND BOTH CROSSMEMBERS ARE BENT.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE WAS POORLY WELDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME. THE COVER SUPPORT BENT. THE RACK AND PINION LEAKED. THE UPPER TIE BAR BENT. *NM
HYUNDAI PARTS DEPT WILL NOT REPAIR FIRE DAMAGE UNDER HOOD CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE RECALLED PART "REED VALVE." THEY WILL ONLY REPLACE THE PART THAT CAUSED THE DAMAGE. THIS IS A CAR THAT NEVER MADE SENSE. PLEASE HELP. REPAIR BILLS WILL BE VERY COSTLY AND HYUNDAI MOTOR CORP. DOESN'T WANT TO ADMIT THEIR MISTAKES. THEY EVEN SAID THE 1999 CARS ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE '86-'87 YEARS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. RECALL 91V225. *AK
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER SERVICE RECALL REPAIRS. (94V-103.001). *AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE MAKES NOISE, SOUNDS LIKE THE MOTOR'S KNOCKING AGAINST SOMETHING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, WAS INFORMED THAT DRIVESHAFT PLATE FAILED, RESULTING IN SHIFTING FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER TO BE VERY HARD. *AK
UNSPECIFIED.
1987 Hyundai Excel questions
Does the 1987 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1987 Hyundai Excel: Power Train:Manual Transmission; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System; Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Hyundai Excel?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Power Train (3), Visibility (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Hyundai Excel has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.