1995 Hyundai Excel
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
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 5 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 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.
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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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1995-12-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-03-21 Scissor jack failure
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection
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- 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.
Other years of this model
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- 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.