1994 Hyundai Excel
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 Hyundai Excel. Newest first.
In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. This can cause the vehicle to stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Engine stalling has the potential to result in a vehicle crash if it occurs while the vehicle IS moving.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the crank angle sensor to determine whether the sensor IS involved in the recall, and replace any sensor found with the defective internal coating.
The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.
Owner complaints
33 complaints3 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing · Tires
1994 hyundai excel. Consumer writes in regards to misinformation concerning vehicle brakes and tire tread depth. *tgw the consumer stated one of the tires had a leak, the spark plugs, drive belts and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle would not start on several occasions, until…
1994 hyundai excel. Consumer writes in regards to misinformation concerning vehicle brakes and tire tread depth. *tgw the consumer stated one of the tires had a leak, the spark plugs, drive belts and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle would not start on several occasions, until finally the battery was replaced. Within a couple of months, the consumer began hearing a grinding sound upon stopping. upon inspection, it was determined the right rear brake was worn down to the metal and the wheel cylinder was leaking braking fluid. In addition to needing new brake shoes, the vehicle also needed new drums and wheel cylinders. *Jb
- Tires
Heard a loud noise , looked to see what caused the sound. white smoke, firestone tire blow out. *bf the tire had blown. it looked like the tire was cut completely around the rim. *sc
- Fuel system, gasoline
For inspection I had to replace the catalytic converter which deteriorated severely. The cost was 175 dollars. Today the car became a fireball engulfed in flames and exploded! the fireman stated the cause was the fuel pump in the rear of the car! I was only running the car and went inside to get something & returned to a fireball. I totally lost car in fire!
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving key in the ignition turned of by itself. Lost all power. Dealer contacted. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
A blown manual transmission while driving. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Provide any further information on this matter.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
While driving vehicle started to lose power and was making clunking noises. Took vehicle to mechanic, and was informed that bolts came out and rocker shaft connected to exhaust system had broken. *Ak 2 weeks after repair, clunking noises started again, consumer bought a new hyundai and hopes the same problem will not occur with the new vehicle. *slc
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Wheel bearing failed, causing grinding noise on left front while driving. yh
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission would not stay in 4TH gear.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
A rocker arm came loose during operation, causing engine failure.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
At 45,000 miles the head gasket in engine has blown, cause unknown. dealer replaced the engine which did not remedy the problem. please give any further details. *ak
- Wheels
Consumer states that the wheel's tire mount cracked, causing a flat tire. Owner contacted the manufacturer. *ak
- Seat belts · Seat belts › Front
Rear middle seat belt did not lock up upon impact, causing child in child safety seat not remain in place. front passenger seat belt did not lock up, causing personal injury. problem not solved as yet. *ak
- Steering
While driving the steering wheel IS shaking and there IS a knocking noise coming from the left side of the steering wheel. Cause unknown. *ak
- Wheels › Rim
All four wheels cracked under normal driving conditions. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Manual transmission failure/grinds. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Stopping at a traffic light ABS brakes did not take, causing the consumer to hit a vehicle. please explain. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control · Wheels
While driving, at approx. 60Mph, drivers rear wheel bearings sheared off due to lack of tension, causing wheel to detach from axel, also rear hatch does not close in cold weather and rough idle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
Will not have part for another (4) weeks. System made by dynamic electronics.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber · Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Steering wheel damaged. *Dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Seat belt design makes it difficult for people with short arms to use. *Dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Vehicle was impacted at 12:00 position, speed 40mph, shoulder belt did not retract. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake system IS defective, experienced total loss of braking ability. tt
- Structure › Body › Hood
Consumer was driving and front hood came open . tt
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Engine oil leakage, automatic transmission failure, and numerous electrical system failure. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Scissor jack failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 51905Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch.
- 37966Cover eliminated for child seat restraint hook holder.
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