Hyundai Excel 1993
Model Excel made in 1993 by Hyundai got 30 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (equipment). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.5l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 28/33/30 | 31/42/35 | Regular | $ 599 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 29/33/31 | 32/43/36 | Regular | $ 581 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/36/31 | 32/46/37 | Regular | $ 581 | 3 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V192000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | to 10/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 257001 | 05/11/1994 | MFR | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 11/23/1993 | 12/01/1993 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel systems; fmvss 301.vehicle description: 3 and 4 door passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact hyundai service center at 1-313-747-6600. also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 9740002 | 01/01/1997 | 51905 | Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||
| PE95060 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 12/09/1995 | 03/21/1996 | SCISSOR JACK FAILURE | ||
| Scissor jacks are failing under alleged routine usage. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 101000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/15/1996 | |||
| While driving vehicle, check engine light comes & stays on, vehicle stalled suddenly, tried to swerve but hit another vehicle anyway. *ak | |||
| 06/25/1995 | |||
| The car will not start. the car has been checked out several times and they cannot find the problem. please describe. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 0 | ||
| Consumer states her engine stalls out when it gets hot sometimes causing near accident. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 4 | 03/01/1993 | |
| All four motor mounts were found to have defects at the same time. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/30/1996 | ||
| Piston ring cracked, causing loss of compression. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Engine failed. *dsh | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 03/12/1995 | |||
| The jack buckled and broke in half while in use. please describe. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 04/10/1995 | |||
| Three year old cut his leg on license plate while climbing down from off hood of vehicle; design/location of license plate sticks out from bumper. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 1 | 12/04/1992 | ||
| Headlight and headlight dimmer switch on same lever, causing headlights to accidentally be turned off when dimming lights. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/18/1993 | 8 | ||
| Noisy fuel pump/intermittent no start condition. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 .*ak | |||
| 10/09/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. vehicle shifts out of gear intermittently while driving. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 07/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Replaced transmission. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Transmission slips, also, overdrive failed. *dsh | |||
| 10/03/1995 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure after 51k miles, when putting transmission in overdrive it would seized. tt | |||
| 05/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Auto-tran: transmission slipping; after running for few minutes would not go into gear; after getting car to go, lurches forward. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1994 | |
| As reported transmission locked 1+2 at 15k-20k. total transmission failure 60k | |||
| 04/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed twice. | |||
| 10/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Manual transmission failed. *tw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 06/18/1996 | 8 | ||
| Seat belts do not lock when jerked. *dh | |||
| 09/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Drivers seat belt failed to hold driver in place when rear ended, resulting in injuries. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/25/1995 | |||
| Consumer was in an accident hit from behind the driver side seat belt didn't retract . tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/23/1993 | 3 | ||
| Loose weld on passenger lower seat frame. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/24/1996 | 0 | ||
| Misalignment, causin gpremature wea rof the tires. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 .*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 07/24/1996 | 0 | ||
| Defrosters fail to work in heavy humidity conditions. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 01/15/1995 | |||
| Four wheels have been replaced. because they have cracked where the joints are welted together. causing the tire to go flat. *ak | |||
| 10/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Welds on wheel rims leaking causing tires to go flat on weekly basis. *tw | |||