1997 Hyundai Excel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Excel years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Hyundai Excel. That ranks 4th out of 5 Excel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Hyundai Excel problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Hyundai Excel recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Sun roof leaked and was repaired unsuccessfully 3 times by missoula hyundai.dealer finally took sun roof off and replaced seal. While driving on freeway the roof came completely off and flew off. Fortunately it didn't hit another car!! Dealership refuses to fix it because the warranty ran out by…
While driving through a large puddle in the road way, the airbag warning light flickered and stayed on.
Other Hyundai Excel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Excel | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 Excel | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Excel | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Excel | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Hyundai Excel?
Owners most often report air bags, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Hyundai Excel?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.