1989 Hyundai Excel Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 16%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Hyundai Excel, 16% of the 68 complaints for this model year. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway, and she noticed that vehicle was hesitating/poppying, and didn't have any speed. Also, smoke was coming from underneath vehicle. Vehicle was on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #879268, filed 2001-01“While driving, noticed smoke coming into vehicle through vents, then suddenly engine compartment caught fire, fire department couldn't determine the cause. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #978459, filed 1996-01Related service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Hyundai Excel
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Hyundai Excel
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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