MYRModel Year Report

Hyundai Excel — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid and 1 to watch. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

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Complaint history

1986: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 50 complaints, Caution 1989: 88 complaints, Avoid 1989 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1991: 38 complaints, Recommended 1992: 34 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 36 complaints, Recommended 1995: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998 2001: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2001 1989 · 88
1986: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 50 complaints, Caution 1989: 88 complaints, Avoid 1989 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1991: 38 complaints, Recommended 1992: 34 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 36 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998 2000 2001: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1989 · 88
1986: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 13 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 50 complaints, Caution 1988 1989: 88 complaints, Avoid 1989 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 38 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 34 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 36 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999 2000 2001: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2001 1989 · 88
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2001 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999–2000 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1998 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1995 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1994 ● Recommended 36 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ● Recommended 34 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ● Recommended 38 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1990 ● Recommended 39 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1989 ■ Avoid 88 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1988 ◆ Caution 50 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1987 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

9

recalls on file across every Hyundai Excel model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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