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1991 Hyundai Excel Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
16%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Hyundai Excel, 16% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 3 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.

“For several months owner had interference in electrical system. Head lights dimmed when other electric accessories were used/alternator charged correctly and belts tightened w/no change in condition. Two mechanics stated everything checked out fine.*”

NHTSA complaint #803753, filed 1996-10

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994515%
1993315%
199239%
1991616%
1990821%
19891116%
1988614%
198718%
1986323%

Other parts of the 1991 Hyundai Excel

Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology