1989 Hyundai Excel Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 34%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 23 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 Hyundai Excel, 34% of the 68 complaints for this model year. 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.
“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
- 94V103000Jun 6, 1994The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. High coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.Covers: Hyundai Excel 1988–1989
Related service bulletins
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Hyundai Excel
24 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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