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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1991 Hyundai Excel Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%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 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1991 Hyundai Excel, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Driving down the highway approximately 60mph and the hood released. Pulled over to close hood, and then noticed the u-shaped metal clip detached from the hood.”

NHTSA complaint #810304, filed 1997-04

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199413%
199226%
199125%
199013%

Other parts of the 1991 Hyundai Excel

Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Electrical system
6 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
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 31, 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