1993 Hyundai Excel
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 50 |
| 1989 | 88 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
8 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Seat belts
3 of 20 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
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Drivers seat belt failed to hold driver in place when rear ended, resulting in injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-02
Consumer was in an accident hit from behind the driver side seat belt didn't retract . Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-18
Electrical system
3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-25
While driving vehicle, check engine light comes & stays on, vehicle stalled suddenly, tried to swerve but hit another vehicle anyway.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-29
Equipment
3 of 20 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing labels and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-05-11Fuel system, gasoline93V192000 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.
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1995-12-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-03-21 Scissor jack failure
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V192000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1993 Hyundai Excel reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Hyundai Excel?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Hyundai Excel have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.