Hyundai Scoupe Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 61 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Hyundai Scoupe (1991–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 20. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (17 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Scoupe model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 100,000 | 0 | 7 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 20 | 60,000 | 0 | 6 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 14 | — | 0 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 8 | — | 0 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 14 | — | 0 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain17 26%
- Engine cooling13 20%
- Electrical system9 14%
- Body and structure6 9.1%
- Seat belts6 9.1%
- Brakes6 9.1%
- Steering5 7.6%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)4 6.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1995: “The transmission is slipping. When you are at a stop light you have to sit there waiting to go. The consumer stated the tires squeal when taking off. No recalls found, please provide information found”
NHTSA complaint #10108716, filed 2005-01, 100,000 miles1991: “This is a used car, I can only assume that the first time the computer failed, was indeed the first time. It initially failed in november of 1999. I replaced it with a used computer which subsequently failed in august of 2000. I am currently having it replaced with a new computer.”
NHTSA complaint #727899, filed 2000-081993: “Consumer was traveling on a side street and heard a click coming from seatbelt. Then, a second click, driver's side seatbelt locked up, and seatbelt was chocking her. There was a mark on her neck. Safety latch was disconnected to free her. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #893058, filed 2001-07Other Hyundai models
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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. Methodology