We found the following complaints for HYUNDAI EXCEL (1989)
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Alternator/generator problems.
Alternator failed.
Alternator replaced 4 times.*skd
The b+ wire becomes very hot and causes the alternator to burn.
Could not drive vehicle to have serviced for recall because of strong fumes inside and because vehicle stalls often.tt
Vehicle stalled on freeway.*aw
Notice power lost and a black spot on the hood, then caught on fire in engine compartment, resulting in complete lost, cause unknown.tt
While driving car caught on fire under the hood. Please descr0831000ails.
While driving on interstate vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Car was totalled. Please describe details.tt
Consumerwas traveling about 30mph onhighway, and shenoticed thatvehicle was hesitating/poppying, anddidn't have any speed.also, smoke was coming from underneath vehicle.vehicle was on fire.
While driving car caught on fire under the hood. Please descr0831000ails.
While driving, noticed smoke coming into vehicle through vents, then suddenly engine compartment caught fire, fire department couldn't determine the cause.tt
Coolant system valve failed, causing coolant to leak into passenger compartment. *dh
Engine cooling system overheated, resulting in anti-freeze leak.
Coolant system failure, resulted in coolant leak.
Vehicle continuously runs hot.*skd
Radiator seal failure, causing leak.*skd
Crankshaft bolt/pulley bolt fell out, causing vehicle to stall.
A heating valve was sucked into the engine and started fire.tt
2 engine valves repaired.
Engine valve failed, causing oil to spill out onto carburator and engine, resulting in a fire.*skd
Engine failure, rods, pistons and bearing malfunction at 47k
Engine fire as a result of engine overheating. (ohio state police report).
Engine overheated, coolant added several times, finally resulted in fire.
After parking, engine caught fire, for no apparent reason.
Vehicle cut off while driving and vehicle caught fire starting in the engine.tt
Vehicle caught fire.*aw
Oil leak, causing engine failure.
While driving engine power seized before coming to halt engine cut off. Engine caught on fire. Please describe.tt
Engine failure, valve stem seals leaking oil/timing belt failure.
Ea94-037: fire started under engine compartment completely consuming vehicle. Please describe details.tt
Vehicle fire. (ohio state police report) *dh
Engine compartment fire, unknown origin of fire.
Knocking noise in engine area.
Engine compartment fire, unknown origin of fire.
Reed valve assembly failed, resulting in a fire prior to recall, manufacturer indicated that he mailed recall notice twice, driver never received it.
Recall related, 91v225000, vehicle caught fire while driving under the hood compartment fire.tt
Reed valve assembly failed, resulting in a fire prior to recall, manufacturer indicated he mailed recall notice twice, driver never received it (91v-225).
Reed valve assembly failed, causing exhaust manifold to crack, resulting in an exhaust leak, prior to recall (91v-225).
Exhaust system - egr valve: while driving up a hill began to smell fumes, smoke started to come from vehicle. The vehicle lost power and driver noticed that the vehicle was on fire.
Manifold in the engine campartment melted down and burned.tt
Muffler failed.*skd
Manual indicates how to check the transmission oil level by loosening and removing the oil filler bolt and use your finger to feel inside the hole to see if the oil level is at the bottom edge of the hole which is incorrect.the area in th
Highway speed vehicle started to loss power. Pulled over hood latch melted then flame engulfed vehicle. Total loss. Please describe details.tt
Defective fuel pump can cause large amount of fuel to be pushed out of a hose near the air conditioning compressor. This could have resulted into a fire. There should be a recal.
Inaccurate gas gauge readings.
Instrument lights failed to work in cold temperatures.*skd
Consumer pulls out the street was going up the hill the gear locks up.tt
Transaxle failed, causing shaft to be driven into motor, resulting in motor freezing up.*skd
Transaxle replaced due to leakage.
Continuously replacing clutch cable, due to breakage.tt
Transmission failed to go into 5th gear prior to recall, also jumps out of gear.(93v-167)*aw
Transmission failure, prior to recall; driver claimes never re ceived recall (93v-167).
Recall # 93v167000 power train:transmission: standard: manual car will not shift between 4th & 5th gear. There was not a prolbem with the gears before the transmission fluid was changed in the vehicle.
Transmission failed twice after recall. *dsh
Recall 93v167000;4 months after the recall had been serviced the transmission has gone out. Dealer says it needs to be replaced.
Transmission failure.*aw
While driving on a local road, traveling 45 to 50mph,looked down and spilled food.went off the road,hit a tree anddriver's side seat belt didn't retract or hold.didn't contact dealer or manufacturer.
The seat belts failed to restrain occupant in a collision causing child (6yrs old) to hit his head on the windshield.tt
When ice is under the snow you just slide on the road. Abs is not working.tt
Brakes failed.*skd
Driver's side visor clip broken and replaced.
Molding over driver's door is broken.
The hood rod clip broke.
Vehicle pulls to right.
Vehicle vibrates at speeds of 52-65 mph.
Oil light failed to come on when low on oil.
Heater core valve stem assembly leaked hot coolant onto passenger's floor prior to recall. (94v-103)*aw
Heater control valve stem assembly leaked coolant due to being manufactured with incorrect grade of material prior to recall (94v-103.
Heater valve stem assembly failed, causing coolant to leak prior to manufacturer's recall.
Heater control valve stem assembly failed, causing coolant leak prior to manufacturer's recall.
A year ago consumer had a problem with the heater core received a recall this spring.tt
Heater control valve stem failed, causing coolant to leak prior to service recall.
When defrost and lights are turned on,the gas gauge reads way past full, temperature gauge goes to red, clock stops, and sometimes dash lights do not come on.
Hot coolant leaked onto passenger's floor prior to recall.(94v-103)*aw
Refused the recall letter and would not set up an appointment. Please describe.tt
Heater core leaked prior to recall.(94v103)*tw
Heater core leaked prior to recall.(94v103) *tw
Heater core leaked prior to recall.(94v103) *tw
Heater core failedprior to recall, causing coolant leak.*skd
Heater core failed, causing hot fluid to pour from under dash.
Fixed under recall #94v10300. Same problem is occuring all over again. Replaced part himself.tt
Could not drive vehicle to have serviced for recall because of strong fumes inside and because vehicle stalls often.tt
Had work done on heater core in 1992 recieved recall notice in 1994 for heater core manufacturer only wants to reimburse half the money.tt
(recall)took the car in to be repaired and the dealer gave him a hard time with trying to charge for a diagnosis. Heater core recall 94v103000.
Recall heater core; had recall done rally chev., in palmdale ca. Afterwards, vehicle will not go over 5 mph. Dealer refuses to evaluate further.tt
Defective heater control valve.please describe details.tt
Heater valve stem leaks.*skd
Heater control valve replaced prior to recall. *sd
Replaced a/c cooling fan relay .
Heater control valve failed, causing leak inside of vehicle.
Windows fog up even when defroster is on, causing poor visibility.
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