Hyundai Excel years to avoid
No model year of the Hyundai Excel stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Hyundai Excel years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Hyundai Excel complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hyundai Excel problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission47
- Engine25
- Electrical25
- Seat belts16
- Brakes16
- Fuel system13
- Wheels10
- Visibility10
- Suspension9
- Acceleration8
- Locks7
- Body6
Hyundai Excel problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 7 | Airbags | 0 | 4 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 2 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1994 | - | 33 | Transmission | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1993 | - | 20 | Transmission | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1992 | - | 34 | Transmission | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1991 | - | 38 | Transmission | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 38 | Electrical | 2 | 4 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Hyundai Excel
What years of the Hyundai Excel should you avoid?
No single model year of the Hyundai Excel has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai Excel?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Excel?
Transmission, with 47 complaints across all years, followed by engine (25) and electrical (25).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Excel have?
3 recalls between 1990 and 2001. The 1994 model year has the most, with 2.
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