1995 Hyundai Excel Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 22, 2003 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Excel years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Hyundai Excel. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Excel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Hyundai Excel problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Equipment1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags120%———
Equipment120%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120%———
Suspension120%———
Vehicle Speed Control120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 2 complaints
1995: 2199522000: 2200022003: 120031

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Hyundai Excel recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Hyundai Excel.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Scissor jack failure (PE95060) — opened Dec 9, 1995, closed Mar 21, 1996.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving at 50 mph lower control arm broke off. Dealer will replace control arm. Consumer feels dealer should replace the strut and springs that were attached to arm. *ak

Suspension · received Sep 22, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10040313

Consumer was involved in a head-on collision while driving 30 mph. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Vehicle was totaled. Please provide any further details. *ak

Air Bags · received Jul 31, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 866405

Anti-lock brake failure. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Mar 23, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 111111

Air conditioner failed. *skd

Equipment · received Aug 20, 1995 · NHTSA complaint 600303

Accelerator sticks, resulting in no acceleration. *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 12, 1995 · NHTSA complaint 485968

Other Hyundai Excel years

1996 Excel →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 Excel70
1998 Excel20
1997 Excel20
1996 Excel30
199550

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Hyundai Excel?

Owners most often report air bags, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Hyundai Excel?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Hyundai Excel a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Excel model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.