MYRModel Year Report

2001 Hyundai Excel

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2001 Hyundai Excel
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:08.498Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Excel Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 68 complaints 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 38 complaints 1992: 34 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 33 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 7 complaints 2001
2001: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
198613
198713
198843
198968
199038
199138
199234
199320
199433
19955
19963
19972
19982
20017

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.

CRASH INJURY
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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020910

AIR BAGS

2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020912

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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020910

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020131

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

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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, 20010910

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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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, 20010521

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Hyundai Excel — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1994 ● 1992 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1989 ● 1988 ● 1990

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FAQ

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:front:retractor, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.