1991 Hyundai Excel Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1991 Hyundai Excel recalls

Most common 1991 Hyundai Excel problems

Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	10
Electrical System	8
Visibility	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Structure	3
Seat Belts	3
Unknown Or Other	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2

What owners report

2005-03-30, Power Train
CAR BEGAN TO ONLY DO 20 MILES PER HOUR AFTER STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. DROVE FIN ON ROAD. THAN BEGAN TO DRIVE SLOWLY AFTER TWO WEEKS. HAD TRANSMISSION FLIUD CHANGE AND DROVE GREAT FOR A WEEK THEN FAILED. I AM VER UPSET BY THIS MOTOR COMPANY FOR HIDING THIS MAJOR DEFECT. MY CAR ONLY HAD 68,485 ORIGINAL MILES!*AK

2004-04-16, Power Train
TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING BROKE, KNOCKING A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE, CAUSING FLUIDS TO LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION, CAUSING COMPLETE LOCK UP AND DESTRUCTION OF TRANSMISSION AND CASE. MY CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND HAD 50,000 MILES ON IT. *AK

2002-12-04, Power Train
CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION CASE CRACKED, DUE TO DRIVING OVER A DIP IN THE DRIVEWAY, (CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE)*JB

1999-09-28, Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY.

1999-08-23, Power Train
TRANSMISSION DEFECTIVE. NLM

1991 Hyundai Excel questions

Does the 1991 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Hyundai Excel: Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Hyundai Excel?

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (10), Electrical System (8), Visibility (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.