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1994 Hyundai Excel Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Hyundai Excel, 3% of the 33 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.

“While driving, at approx. 60mph, drivers rear wheel bearings sheared off due to lack of tension, causing wheel to detach from axel, also rear hatch does not close in cold weather and rough idle.”

NHTSA complaint #985058, filed 1996-10

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199413%
199226%
199125%
199013%

Other parts of the 1994 Hyundai Excel

Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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