1998 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 1998 Hyundai Excel. That ranks 4th out of 5 Excel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (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 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Hyundai Excel recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Consumer states her front right tire was making a noise and when she checked she noticed that the tire had separated. The tire size is a p175r 70 r13. Ts
Vehicle fire. Problem with the catalytic converter system. Please provide further information. Mr
Other Hyundai Excel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Excel | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Excel | 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 1998 Hyundai Excel?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Hyundai Excel?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.