CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Hyundai Excel has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (21 reports).
1988 Hyundai Excel recalls
Most common 1988 Hyundai Excel problems
Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
PROBLEMS WITH BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, RACK AND PINION LEAKAGE, BENT CROSSMEMBER IN THE SUBFRAME, ETC. (NAR) *PH *CB THE CONSUMER SENT ANOTHER COMPLAINT REFERENCING 10040082,10022196,10011711, & 10003824 ALL OF WHICH WENT UN-ANSWERED. *TC
RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT AND UPPER TIE BAR IS BENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS POORLY WELDED ON ONE SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME *TS THE CROSS MEMEBER WAS BENT. *JB
DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY HEARD A NOISE LIKE THE TIRE WAS FLAT OR SOMETHING DRAGGING BENEATH MY VEHICLE. EXITED FOUND NOTHING. DROVE TO NEXT STOP SIGN, NOISE CONTINUED. EXITED A SECOND TIME AND OBSERVED TRED FROM TIRE EXTENDING ABOUT SIX INCHES TO THE REAR OF TIRE. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED BUT THE TRED TRAILED BEHIND THE TIRE. DROVE IN REVERSE TO ALLOW TRED TO WRAP AROUND TIRE AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. CHANGED TIRE TWO DAYS LATER. COUPLE WEEKS PASSED. NOTIFIED FIRESTONE BY CALLING THEIR EIGHT HUNDRED NUMBER TODAY 8-22-2000 AND WAS TOLD ONLY THE TIRES SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR FREE. I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW TIRE. I EXPRESSED TO THEM THAT MY SERIES TIR
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE BROKE CAUSING CAR TO LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING.
1988 Hyundai Excel questions
Does the 1988 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1988 Hyundai Excel: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Power Train:Manual Transmission; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Hyundai Excel?
Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (21), Seat Belts (10), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.