MYRModel Year Report

1997 Hyundai Excel

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1997 Hyundai Excel
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:59:45.223Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

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 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 2 complaints 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 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 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 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001

1997: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Sun roof leaked and was repaired unsuccessfully 3 times by missoula Hyundai.dealer finally took sun roof off and replaced seal. While driving on freeway the roof came completely off and flew off. Fortunately it didn't hit another car!!

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-08

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

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While driving through a large puddle in the road way, the airbag warning light flickered and stayed on.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-20

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Hyundai Excel?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.