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1991 Hyundai Excel

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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38Owner complaints

Model-year median: 16.5

1Recall campaigns

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5Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
10Electrical System
6Visibility
4Seat Belts
3Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3
All reported categories
Structure
3Unknown Or Other
3Engine And Engine Cooling
2Fuel System, Gasoline
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Equipment
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 2 of 38 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports3 fire reports1 injury reports

Visibility complaints

4 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 1998
Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE WINDOWS(PASSENGER AND DRIVER) IN THE REAR EXPLODED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OTHER OCCASIONS. THE WINDOWS WERE REPLACED BY OWNER ALL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROLBEM. *AK THE FIRST WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TWO OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *…

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WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE WINDOWS(PASSENGER AND DRIVER) IN THE REAR EXPLODED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OTHER OCCASIONS. THE WINDOWS WERE REPLACED BY OWNER ALL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROLBEM. *AK THE FIRST WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TWO OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #826531

Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 1997
Visibility

BOTH REAR WINDOWS SHATTERED.

NHTSA ODI #514536

Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 1995
Visibility

PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS FALLEN OFF THE VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA ODI #974960

Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 1995
Visibility

VEHICLES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. ALSO REAR HATCHBACK AND REAR PASSENGER WINDOW EXPLODED INTO PIECES FOR NO REASON. TT

NHTSA ODI #959539

Official recalls

1

93V192000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Nov 23, 1993

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

5

PE95060 · Scissor Jack Failure

Opened Dec 9, 1995 · Closed Mar 21, 1996

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/screw/bottle Jack/lift

There is no summary currently available

PE94043 · Charging System Failures

Opened May 27, 1994 · Closed Oct 31, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System

There is no summary currently available

EA92032 · Transmission Malfunction

Opened Oct 13, 1992 · Closed Oct 29, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train

There is no summary currently available

EA91039 · Transmission LOCK-UP

Opened Sep 24, 1991 · Closed Oct 13, 1992

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train

There is no summary currently available

PE91053 · Passenger Brake

Opened Feb 26, 1991 · Closed Jun 5, 1991

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available