1995 Hyundai Excel

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1995 Hyundai Excel
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:03.538Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 1995: 5 complaints 1995 5 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints
1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1988 1989: 88 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1991 1992: 34 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 36 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1995 5 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001
1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1988 1989: 88 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1991 1992: 34 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 36 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1995 5 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001

1995: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198613
198713
198850
198988
199039
199138
199234
199320
199436
19955
19963
19972
19982
20017

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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Accelerator sticks, resulting in no acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-01

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.

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While driving at 50 MPH lower control arm broke off. Dealer will replace control arm. Consumer feels dealer should replace the strut and springs that were attached to arm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-22

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Equipment

1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

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Air conditioner failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-18

Air bags

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.

CRASH
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Consumer was involved in a head-on collision while driving 30 MPH. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Vehicle was totaled. Please provide any further details.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-31

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-12-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-03-21 Scissor jack failure

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Hyundai Excel?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Hyundai Excel have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.