MYRModel Year Report

1993 Hyundai Excel

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1993 Hyundai Excel
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:12.588Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Excel Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 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 1993 1994: 33 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001
1993: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
198613
198713
198843
198968
199038
199138
199234
199320
199433
19955
19963
19972
19982
20017

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

6 of 20 total reports mention: power train.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 20 total reports mention: seat belts.

INJURY
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DRIVERS SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE WHEN REAR ENDED, RESULTING IN INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960502

POWER TRAIN

2 of 20 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES & STAYS ON, VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY, TRIED TO SWERVE BUT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ANYWAY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960529

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1993 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 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 ● 1992 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1989 ● 1988 ● 1990

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FAQ

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:automatic transmission, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Hyundai Excel have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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