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.
The worst 1994 Hyundai Excel problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission8
- Engine6
- Brakes5
- Electrical5
- Seat belts4
Problems by type
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- Transmission8
- Engine6
- Brakes5
- Electrical5
- Seat belts4
- Steering4
- Wheels4
- Fuel system3
- Tires3
- Acceleration2
- Body2
- Suspension2
- Locks1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. This can cause the vehicle to stall.
- Risk
- Engine stalling has the potential to result in a vehicle crash if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the crank angle sensor to determine whether the sensor is involved in the recall, and replace any sensor found with the defective internal coating.
Recall number 94V090000 · Recall details
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 2 recalls for the 1994 Hyundai Excel
Defect investigations
Scissor jack failure
There is no summary currently available
PE95060
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Hyundai Excel 8
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
- Cover eliminated for child seat restraint hook holder
1994 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 | 23-24 | 32-33 | 27 |
What 1994 Hyundai Excel owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
A blown manual transmission while driving. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Provide any further information on this matter.
While driving vehicle started to lose power and was making clunking noises. Took vehicle to mechanic, and was informed that bolts came out and rocker shaft connected to exhaust system had broken. *ak 2 weeks after repair, clunking noises started again, consumer bought a new hyundai and hopes the same problem will not occur with the new vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Wheel bearing failed, causing grinding noise on left front while driving. Yh
Transmission would not stay in 4th gear.
A rocker arm came loose during operation, causing engine failure.
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Questions about the 1994 Hyundai Excel
Is the 1994 Hyundai Excel reliable?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 1994 Hyundai Excel, 4.7 times a typical Excel model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Hyundai Excel?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints. Next is engine (6).
How many recalls does the 1994 Hyundai Excel have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and 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 1994 Hyundai Excel get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Hyundai Excel range from 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-24 city and 32-33 highway.
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