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1990 Hyundai EXCEL problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

26 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 26 complaints (11.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting415.4%
Fuel system concerns27.7%
Engine operation13.8%
Braking behavior13.8%
Electrical and battery issues13.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
Visibility:Windshield
3
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
Fuel System, Gasoline
2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
2
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline3
Visibility:Windshield3
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood2
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor2
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump2
Power Train:Clutch Assembly2

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Visibility:Windshield: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

No usable failure mileage is recorded. 26 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
20
1996
4
2000
1
2001
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199520
19964
20001
20011

1995: 20; 1996: 4; 2000: 1; 2001: 1

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 481435 · 1995-02-01 (February 1, 1995)

TRANSMISSION AXLE SEALS REPLACED. *AW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481435 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 958653 · 1995-01-13 (January 13, 1995)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STARTING TO FAIL AT 40,000 MILES. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958653 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 483228 · 1995-08-21 (August 21, 1995)

REPLACED FUEL PUMP.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483228 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 959191 · 1995-01-26 (January 26, 1995)

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HESITATE/STALL AFTER WARMING UP. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959191 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 977405 · 1996-01-04 (January 4, 1996)

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THE CAR BLEW UP AND DRIVER WAS INSIDE. LOST BRAKES BEFORE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977405 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 972405 · 1995-09-25 (September 25, 1995)

WIRING HARNESS ATTACHED TO FIREWALL RELEASED AND WRAPPED AROUND TIRE AXLE; STOPPED VEHICLE FROM 55 MPH TO 0 MPH; VEHICLE WAS ON EDGE OF CLIFF. TT *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972405 at NHTSA ↗