MYRModel Year Report

1990 Hyundai Excel

● Typical for this model
1990 Hyundai Excel
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:06.063Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Excel Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 68 complaints 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 34 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 33 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001
1990: 38 complaints
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YearComplaints
198613
198713
198843
198968
199038
199138
199234
199320
199433
19955
19963
19972
19982
20017

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE BACK RIGHT/ LEFT WINDOWS SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED, PASSENGERS IN BACK SEAT WERE SHOWERED WITH GLASS, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950627

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 5%

5% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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AUTO-TRANSMISSION; VEHICLE JUMPED INTO GEAR AND ACCELERATED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950620

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900319 — wheels

LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.

Remedy: REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 90V053000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910226 — PE (closed 19910605)

PASSENGER BRAKE

I 19910924 — EA (closed 19921013)

TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP

I 19921013 — EA (closed 19931029)

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION

R 19940511 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Campaign 93V192000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940527 — PE (closed 19941031)

CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURES

I 19951209 — PE (closed 19960321)

SCISSOR JACK FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V053000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V192000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1994 ● 1992 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1989 ● 1988 ● 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Hyundai Excel reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Hyundai Excel is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Hyundai Excel?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Hyundai Excel have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.