1989 Hyundai Excel Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 35%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Hyundai Excel, 35% of the 68 complaints for this model year. 13 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Exhaust system - EGR valve: while driving up a hill began to smell fumes, smoke started to come from vehicle. The vehicle lost power and driver noticed that the vehicle was on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #812295, filed 1997-07“When defrost and lights are turned on, the gas gauge reads way past full, temperature gauge goes to red, clock stops, and sometimes dash lights do not come on.”
NHTSA complaint #515630, filed 1997-03Related recalls
- 91V225000Dec 31, 1991Deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. The screws which…Covers: Hyundai Excel 1986–1989, Mitsubishi Precis 1987–1989
Related service bulletins
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 | 18% |
| 1993 | 4 | 20% |
| 1992 | 4 | 12% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 8 | 21% |
| 1989 | 24 | 35% |
| 1988 | 19 | 44% |
| 1987 | 3 | 23% |
| 1986 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1989 Hyundai Excel
23 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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