Tl*the contact owns a 1993 hyundai excel. While stopped at a red light, after only traveling one mile, the engine stalled and smoke and flames appeared under the hood. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to her insurance company. The insurance representative diagnosed the failure as a failed ecu; however, they were not willing to cover all the damages to the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired and remains at the contact's residence. The failure and current mileages were 101,000.
The worst 1993 Hyundai Excel problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission8
- Engine4
- Electrical3
- Seat belts3
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Transmission8
- Engine4
- Electrical3
- Seat belts3
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.
- Risk
- In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.
Recall number 93V192000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1993 Hyundai Excel
Defect investigations
Scissor jack failure
There is no summary currently available
PE95060
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Hyundai Excel 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake...
- This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration...
- This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert
- The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed...
- Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch
1993 Hyundai Excel fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 24-25 | 30-33 | 26-28 |
What 1993 Hyundai Excel owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
All four motor mounts were found to have defects at the same time.
When driving in stop and go traffic or when stopping at a light and upon depressing accelerator pedal, transmission skipped gear, causing vehicle to accelerate at a fast speed. Consumer has contacted dealer .
As reported transmission locked 1+2 at 15k-20k. Total transmission failure 60k
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle shifts out of gear intermittently while driving. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Piston ring cracked, causing loss of compression.
Consumer states her engine stalls out when it gets hot sometimes causing near accident.
Misalignment, causin gpremature wea rof the tires.
Headlight and headlight dimmer switch on same lever, causing headlights to accidentally be turned off when dimming lights.
Four wheels have been replaced. Because they have cracked where the joints are welted together. Causing the tire to go flat.
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Questions about the 1993 Hyundai Excel
Is the 1993 Hyundai Excel reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1993 Hyundai Excel, 2.9 times a typical Excel model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Hyundai Excel?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 1993 Hyundai Excel have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Hyundai Excel have bad transmission?
The Hyundai Excel model years with the most transmission complaints are 1992 (14 complaints) and 1991 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Hyundai Excel get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Hyundai Excel range from 26 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24-25 city and 30-33 highway.
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