MYRModel Year Report

1992 Hyundai Excel

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1992 Hyundai Excel
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:51.849Z

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, 1992 highlighted. 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 50 complaints 1988 1989: 88 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 34 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 36 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001
1992: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
198613
198713
198850
198988
199039
199138
199234
199320
199436
19955
19963
19972
19982
20017

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 41%

41% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

INJURY
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SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960509

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

INJURY
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THERE IS A HUGE SAFETY DEFECT IN THE OLDER HYUNDAI AUTOMOBILE COMPUTERS OR ECU BOXES. THE INTERNAL CAPACITORS (RUBYCON AND NICYCON) FAIL CAUSING ACID TO LEAK OUT ON THE COMPUTER BOARD, LEADING TO COMPLETE COMPUTER FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070201

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 19951209 — PE (closed 19960321)

SCISSOR JACK FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V192000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1994 ● 1991 ● 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 1989 ◆ 1988 ● 1990

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Hyundai Excel reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Hyundai Excel is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Hyundai Excel?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Hyundai Excel have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.