1996 Hyundai Excel Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 5, 1997 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Excel years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Hyundai Excel. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Excel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1996 Hyundai Excel problems

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

Latches/locks/linkages1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Latches/locks/linkages133%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———
Suspension133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 2 complaints
1996: 1199611997: 219972

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Hyundai Excel recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Hyundai Excel.

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Recent owner reports

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

When applying the brakes, the front brakes locked up, causing an accident. Please provide further details. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 5, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 819748

Upon making a stop noticed vibration in the front end, vehicle stalled intermittently without any prior warning, dealership has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak

Suspension · received Jun 20, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 812470

Trunk entrapped 2 children due trunk release lever, causing fatalities.

Latches/locks/linkages · received Aug 1, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 507024

Other Hyundai Excel years

← 1995 Excel · 1997 Excel →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 Excel70
1998 Excel20
1997 Excel20
199630
1995 Excel50

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Hyundai Excel?

Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Hyundai Excel?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.