1994 Hyundai Scoupe Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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
- 25 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and brakes (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Engine cooling5 25%
- Electrical system4 20%
- Brakes3 15%
- Seats3 15%
- Air bags2 10%
- Seat belts2 10%
- Steering2 10%
- Body and structure2 10%
- Suspension2 10%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Equipment (1), Other or unknown (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Had engine replaced 5 months after purchase, 3 years later valves had to be replaced, several problems w/ AC, brakes, interior items such as knobs, AC outlets broken. Trunk will not open with the key or automatically, can only get to it through the back seats.”
NHTSA complaint #725142, filed 2000-07Brakes: “Brakes:driving approximately 35mph and brakes completely failed. Pedal went all the way to the floor and stiil there were no brakes. Brought vehicle for repair, and was told the calipers were gone/brake pads worn /back end spindle stripped and the rear end was completely gone.”
NHTSA complaint #816898, filed 1997-10Seats: “While at standstill, vehicle rearended by another vehicle while traveling at approximately 45 MPH, driver's seatback broke, collapsed backwards, causing driver to fall completely backwards.”
NHTSA complaint #800895, filed 1997-03Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 60,000 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 1994 Hyundai Scoupe. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoupe · coupe | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
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 1994 Hyundai Scoupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoupe FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Scoupe FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Scoupe FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. 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, 2020Tires, Wheels. 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 Scoupe
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 20 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 14 | — | 0 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 8 | — | 0 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 14 | — | 0 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
All Hyundai Scoupe model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.
Has the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe (Scoupe, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Hyundai Scoupe reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 60,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. 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.