2001 Hyundai Excel
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2001: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
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While driving at 35MPH was involved in a frontal collision and none of the seat belts retracted on impact, causing all occupants in vehicle to be thrown forward, causing injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-10
Air bags
2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which neither driver's or passenger's air bag deployed. Dealer has been notified. Please add any additional information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-12
While driving at 35MPH vehicle involved in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed on impact.all occupants in vehicle were injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-10
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
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Rear control arm is bent, causing vehicle to sway from side to side. Dealer has repaired vehicle at owner's expense. Please provide further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-31
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.
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Transmission goes into neutral by it self when making turns and when gas is applied, engine keeps revving. Transmission kicks in gear causing a crash(A good possibility) and wheel spin when it is equipped with tcs!. Tcs does not operate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-10
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.
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Safety issue,the vehicle is disabled when this fuel chip fails, how can I safely pull off the freeway without causing a major accident if there is no throttle response to power my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-21
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection
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- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 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 2001 Hyundai Excel?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.