MYRModel Year Report

1996 Hyundai Excel

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1996 Hyundai Excel
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:58.350Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 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 1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 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 1996: 3 complaints 1996 3 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001

1996: 3 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Show complaint excerpts

Upon making a stop noticed vibration in the front end, vehicle stalled intermittently without any prior warning, dealership has not been able to duplicate the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-20

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 3 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing lock.

DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Trunk entrapped 2 children due trunk release lever, causing fatalities.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Hyundai Excel?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 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.