1994 Hyundai EXCEL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 22 complaints (9.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 18.2% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.5% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Tires: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 21 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 7; 2000: 1; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2004: 2; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 891328 · 2001-06-26 (June 26, 2001)
A BLOWN MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 891328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966841 · 1995-06-14 (June 14, 1995)
5-SPD TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT ENGAGING CLUTCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966841 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10414275 · 2011-07-20 (July 20, 2011)
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. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10414275 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958588 · 1995-01-11 (January 11, 1995)
DEALER SAID CYLINDER BURST IN REAR BRAKE, RESULTING IN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, DUE TO A FLUID LEAK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977299 · 1996-01-03 (January 3, 1996)
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, AND NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977299 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070832 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
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!
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070832 at NHTSA ↗