1994 Hyundai Excel problems
The Hyundai Excel (Korean: 현대 엑셀), also known as the Hyundai Pony, Hyundai Pony Excel, Hyundai Presto, Mitsubishi Precis, Hyundai X2 and Hyundai XL, is an automobile which was produced by Hyundai Motor Company from 1985 to 1999. It was the first front-wheel drive car produced by the South Korean manufacturer. The Excel range replaced the rear-wheel-drive Hyundai Pony.
Background
The Excel was based on the second generation of the Mitsubishi Mirage, but it received its own sheet metal design by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Excel was available in three- or five-door hatchback and four-door sedan models. The Excel was the first Hyundai car to be exported to the United States.
The Excel was available with either a manual or automatic transmission mated to a four-cylinder engine aspirated by a carburetor or fuel injection system, depending on market and model year.
Originally, the Excel was supposed to be replaced by the Elantra in 1990, but it ended up being sold for four more years until being replaced by the Hyundai Accent in the model year 1995. From 1990, there was a coupé variant called the Hyundai Scoupe, which was replaced by the Hyundai Coupé in 1996.
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Common 1994 Hyundai Excel problems
The 1994 Hyundai Excel is a popular vehicle among budget-conscious consumers due to its improved design and features compared to previous years. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems based on complaints from owners.
One of the most common engine issues reported by Hyundai Excel owners is engine misfire or stalling. These issues can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a malfunctioning fuel pump, a clogged fuel filter, or a faulty ignition coil. Drivers have reported that the engine would stall or fail to start altogether, while others experienced issues with the engine misfiring or running rough.
Another issue with the 1994 Hyundai Excel is with the brake system. Drivers have reported that the brakes felt spongy or unresponsive, which could lead to difficulty stopping the vehicle. This was often caused by worn out brake pads, a damaged brake rotor, or a malfunctioning brake caliper.
Electrical problems were also a common issue with the 1994 Hyundai Excel. Drivers reported issues with the dashboard lights not turning on, the radio not working, and the power windows not functioning properly. These issues were often caused by a faulty alternator, a damaged battery, or a malfunctioning power window motor.
Rust and corrosion were still common issues with the 1994 Hyundai Excel. The paint would bubble and peel, and the body would rust, particularly around the wheel wells and undercarriage. To address these issues, it's important to stay on top of regular maintenance and address any issues as soon as they arise. Regular brake inspections, oil changes, and fuel system cleanings can help prevent brake and engine issues. Rust and corrosion can be prevented by washing the vehicle regularly and applying protective coatings to the body.
Fuel system issues were also a common problem with the 1994 Hyundai Excel. The fuel pump and fuel filter could become clogged, leading to poor performance and potential engine damage. In some cases, the fuel tank itself could also rust or corrode, leading to leaks or other issues.
Despite these common issues, the 1994 Hyundai Excel remains a reliable and affordable vehicle for those on a budget. With proper maintenance and repairs, many Excel owners are able to keep their vehicles running smoothly for years to come.
What happened to the Hyundai Excel?
The Hyundai scoop was a two-door only sporty variant of the Excel. We started getting them for the 1991. Model year the name using the s for sport along with coop Scoops started at 8 500.
Why won't my Hyundai Excel start?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Excel won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
What engine is in a Hyundai Excel?
Since it was built as a hatchback, the carmaker installed a split-folding rear bench. Under the hood, Hyundai installed two engine choices: a 1.3-liter and a 1.5-liter unit. Mitsubishi supplied both versions.
How much does a Hyundai Excel cost?
Hyundai Excel Pricing and Specs
The Hyundai Excel is available from $1,650 to $4,070 for the 2000 range of models in Hatchback and Sedan body types. Interested in a Hyundai Excel?
1994 Hyundai Excel car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Excel problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Hyundai Excel vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Hyundai Excel
The NHTSA has received 48 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Hyundai Excel. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Hyundai Excel vehicles.
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-01
- VIN: KMHVD12J7RU
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
- Summary: 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. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING NEW BRAKE SHOES, THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED NEW DRUMS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS. *JB
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-18
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: HEARD A LOUD NOISE , LOOKED TO SEE WHAT CAUSED THE SOUND. WHITE SMOKE, FIRESTONE TIRE BLOW OUT. *BF THE TIRE HAD BLOWN. IT LOOKED LIKE THE TIRE WAS CUT COMPLETELY AROUND THE RIM. *SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHVD12J5RU
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: KMHVD12J6RU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING KEY IN THE IGNITION TURNED OF BY ITSELF. LOST ALL POWER. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-11
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: A BLOWN MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-11
- VIN: KMHVD32J2RU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND WAS MAKING CLUNKING NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT BOLTS CAME OUT AND ROCKER SHAFT CONNECTED TO EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD BROKEN. *AK 2 WEEKS AFTER REPAIR, CLUNKING NOISES STARTED AGAIN, CONSUMER BOUGHT A NEW HYUNDAI AND HOPES THE SAME PROBLEM WILL NOT OCCUR WITH THE NEW VEHICLE. *SLC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHVF22J5RU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-16
- VIN: KMHVD12J9RU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE ON LEFT FRONT WHILE DRIVING. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-09-07
- VIN: KMHVD12J9RU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPAIRED, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE. YH
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-16
- VIN: KMHVD12J9RU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: BOTH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS LOOSE AND REPAIRED. YH
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-22
- VIN: KMHVD12J9RU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT STAY IN 4TH GEAR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-13
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: A ROCKER ARM CAME LOOSE DURING OPERATION, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AT 45,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET IN ENGINE HAS BLOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-09-16
- VIN: KMHVD12JORU
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WHEEL'S TIRE MOUNT CRACKED, CAUSING A FLAT TIRE. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP UPON IMPACT, CAUSING CHILD IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT NOT REMAIN IN PLACE. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. PROBLEM NOT SOLVED AS YET. *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: ALL FOUR WHEELS CRACKED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-10-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE/GRINDS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-12-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHVS22J2RU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ABS BRAKES DID NOT TAKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A VEHICLE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. *AK
POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-04-22
- VIN: KMHVD12J0RU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 60MPH, DRIVERS REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SHEARED OFF DUE TO LACK OF TENSION, CAUSING WHEEL TO DETACH FROM AXEL, ALSO REAR HATCH DOES NOT CLOSE IN COLD WEATHER AND ROUGH IDLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-14
- VIN: KMHVD32JXRU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WILL NOT HAVE PART FOR ANOTHER (4) WEEKS. SYSTEM MADE BY DYNAMIC ELECTRONICS.*AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-03-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 40MPH, SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-06
- VIN: KMHVD12J6RU
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT DESIGN MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE WITH SHORT ARMS TO USE. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- VIN: KMHVF22J3RU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. TT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-12-24
- VIN: KMHVD12JXRU
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND FRONT HOOD CAME OPEN . TT
1994 Hyundai Excel recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1994 Hyundai Excel.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: IN SOME VEHICLES, THE MANUFACTURER'S PROTECTIVE INTERNAL COATING OF THE ELECTRONIC CRANK ANGLE SENSOR DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT AT HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
- Consequence: ENGINE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENSOR IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, AND REPLACE ANY SENSOR FOUND WITH THE DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COATING.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
Negative 1994 Hyundai Excel car reviews
Positive 1994 Hyundai Excel car reviews
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I'm so glad to hear that you've had excellent service out of this car! It sounds like you've mostly been doing town driving, going to work, church, and back home.
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This is a great car! It's very dependable - it starts right up, even in the winter. The small car and manual transmission make it fun to drive, and the gas bill and tire replacements are cheap. It always passes emissions, and the hatchback provides a surprisingly large amount of storage space (which was a necessity for my college days!). If you change the oil every 3K miles, it might go forever!
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It's a pleasure driving this vehicle. I have never experienced any trouble of any sort. It's very economical on gas and other fuel.
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This car is amazing! Your parents bought it for you when you were in high school back in 2006, and it only had 94k on it. Your mom wishes she had it because of the fuel economy! The only issue you've had is that the timing belt needs to be replaced, and she sometimes stalls if you turn it off and on repetitively, like when you're going somewhere for 5 minutes or getting gas. She also has a little bit of rust on her.
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What a great car! It was a gift from my parents when I was in high school and it has been with me ever since. It was meant to be a cheap car to get me through college, but it has exceeded all expectations. Even after four years of college in upstate NY, it never let me down. Now, my husband uses it to commute 90 miles a day and it's still going strong. We only had one issue with the water pump at 90,000 miles, but it was an easy $400 fix and we've been running smoothly ever since. We couldn't be happier with this car!
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Are you having problems with your 1994 Hyundai Excel?
Nelson Koepp 2024-09-07
Your car is running well and there are no issues with the engine.
Keyon Nolan 2024-03-16
This car has been a great companion to me! The only downside is the cost of replacement parts, but luckily they are rarely needed due to the car's reliability.
Brooks Connelly 2024-01-10
My Mom bought this car when it was already a few years old and I have since inherited it. I have never had it in the shop for more than normal maintenance. If you're looking for a reliable vehicle to get where you're going, you're in the right spot. Although the suspension is a little suspect and the lack of power steering can get a little annoying, this car is very convenient for driving in Boston. It's small, just zippy enough, and you won't need to make many visits to the gas station. If you enjoy driving, this may not be the car for you, but if you're looking for a practical and dependable ride, you'll be pleased with this one.