CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Hyundai Excel has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (8 reports).
1994 Hyundai Excel recalls
Most common 1994 Hyundai Excel problems
Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
What owners report
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
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
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!
WHILE DRIVING KEY IN THE IGNITION TURNED OF BY ITSELF. LOST ALL POWER. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
A BLOWN MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
1994 Hyundai Excel questions
Does the 1994 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1994 Hyundai Excel: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Hyundai Excel?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Engine And Engine Cooling (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.