1992 Hyundai Excel Problems
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Hyundai Excel (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 1992 Hyundai Excel. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 14 complaints (41% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and engine cooling (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes4 12%
- Engine cooling4 12%
- Electrical system3 8.8%
- Seat belts3 8.8%
- Fuel system2 5.9%
- Equipment1 2.9%
- Steering1 2.9%
- Suspension1 2.9%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “When I bought the car I have been in and out of the repair shop over a dozen times and I have the papers to prove it the repair shop had my car more then I did and I replaced just about every thing on the car but I went through 3 transmission and now I need another befor I had an exstended warranty and I just had to pay $50.00 now that my warranty is gone none of the transmission shops wanted to fix it they say that it is to much trouble and the make of that transmission for that year has problems and that if I would fix it it would just do it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #731495, filed 2000-09Brakes: “Abs light illumnated on the dashboard. Also, when attempting to make a normal stop the vehicle continues to accelerate, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #851423, filed 1999-10Engine cooling: “Vehicle overheated without registering it on temperature gauge inside instrument panel, causing vehicle to lose compression/ anti-freeze/oil and stall. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #833587, filed 1999-01Electrical system: “There is a huge safety defect in the older Hyundai automobile computers or ecu boxes. The internal capacitors (rubycon and nicycon) fail causing acid to leak out on the computer board, leading to complete computer failure. The car stalls out while driving unexpectedly with no warning, leading to a serious road hazard for all occupants of this vehicle . The car will also idle erratically, yielding numerous computer , and no start and stalling situations that are unpredictability have replaced 4 computers (ecu's) in my 1992 Hyundai Excel . …”
NHTSA complaint #10181381, filed 2007-02, 50,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 99,999 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Hyundai Excel. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel · sedan | not rated | 4 / 5 | — | — | — |
| Excel · coupe | not rated | 4 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Hyundai Excel version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 26 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Excel FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Excel FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Excel FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Excel FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V192000Nov 23, 1993Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Hyundai Excel 1990–1994
The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.
Recall details for the 1992 Hyundai Excel → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA92032Transmission malfunctionClosed · Oct 13, 1992
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020Brakes. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020Wheels, Tires. This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully…
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This 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 alert - vehicle has not…
- 10169370Nov 4, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure. The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached…
Other model years of the Hyundai Excel
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 33 | 80,000 | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 20 | 101,000 | 1 | — | 27 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 34 | 50,000 | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 38 | 36,742 | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 38 | — | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 68 | — | 4 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 43 | 119,037 | 4 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 13 | 119,037 | 4 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 13 | — | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Hyundai Excel model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Hyundai Excel have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 1992 Hyundai Excel as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Hyundai Excel is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 14 complaints (41% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 1992 Hyundai Excel been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Hyundai Excel get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Hyundai Excel (Excel, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 25 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Hyundai Excel reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 99,999 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.