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Jan 27, 2009 Suspension 99,999 mi

DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM..1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL..CORRODES AND RUSTS, ESPECIALLY ON PASSENGER SIDE LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 27, 2009 Suspension 99,999 mi

DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM..1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL..CORRODES AND RUSTS, ESPECIALLY ON PASSENGER SIDE LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 1, 2007 Electrical System 50,000 mi

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 S...

Feb 1, 2007 Electrical System 50,000 mi

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 S...

Sep 21, 2005 Wheels 25,000 mi

DT: THE TIRES WERE LEAKING AIR. THE CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRE, BUT FOUND OUT IT WAS THE RIM. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE EIGHT YEARS AGO, AND ONCE A YEAR AGO, AND ONCE SIX MONTHS AGO. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER HAD THE RIM REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DEALER SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY C...

Sep 21, 2005 Wheels 25,000 mi

DT: THE TIRES WERE LEAKING AIR. THE CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRE, BUT FOUND OUT IT WAS THE RIM. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE EIGHT YEARS AGO, AND ONCE A YEAR AGO, AND ONCE SIX MONTHS AGO. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER HAD THE RIM REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DEALER SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY C...

Feb 21, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH FRONT HOOD FLIPPED UP, BLOCKING VISION. KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE, DRIVING OFF ROAD. PUSHED DOWN HOOD AND TIED IT WITH A ROPE THEN, LATCH HAD TO BE FIXED. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH FRONT HOOD FLIPPED UP, BLOCKING VISION. KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE, DRIVING OFF ROAD. PUSHED DOWN HOOD AND TIED IT WITH A ROPE THEN, LATCH HAD TO BE FIXED. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS HIT BY A VEHICLE IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT BELT DID NOT LOCK, THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER'S CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, THE LAP BELT DID NOT FAIL IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

Nov 28, 2000 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS HIT BY A VEHICLE IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT BELT DID NOT LOCK, THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER'S CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, THE LAP BELT DID NOT FAIL IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

Sep 14, 2000 Power Train

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...

Sep 14, 2000 Power Train

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...

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Apr 11, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Apr 11, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Jan 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY FIRST HEADACHE WITH THIS VEHICLE OCCURED WHEN THE GAS PUMP WHEN OUT. I WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT AND I HEARD A LOUD, BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I STEPPED ON THE GAS, ONLY TO FEEL A LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL ...

Jan 15, 1999 Power Train

MY FIRST HEADACHE WITH THIS VEHICLE OCCURED WHEN THE GAS PUMP WHEN OUT. I WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT AND I HEARD A LOUD, BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I STEPPED ON THE GAS, ONLY TO FEEL A LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL ...

Jan 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY FIRST HEADACHE WITH THIS VEHICLE OCCURED WHEN THE GAS PUMP WHEN OUT. I WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT AND I HEARD A LOUD, BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I STEPPED ON THE GAS, ONLY TO FEEL A LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL ...

Jan 15, 1999 Power Train

MY FIRST HEADACHE WITH THIS VEHICLE OCCURED WHEN THE GAS PUMP WHEN OUT. I WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT AND I HEARD A LOUD, BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I STEPPED ON THE GAS, ONLY TO FEEL A LOSS OF POWER. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL ...

Jan 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT REGISTERING IT ON TEMPERATURE GAUGE INSIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE COMPRESSION/ ANTI-FREEZE/OIL AND STALL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT REGISTERING IT ON TEMPERATURE GAUGE INSIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE COMPRESSION/ ANTI-FREEZE/OIL AND STALL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT REGISTERING IT ON TEMPERATURE GAUGE INSIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE COMPRESSION/ ANTI-FREEZE/OIL AND STALL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT REGISTERING IT ON TEMPERATURE GAUGE INSIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE COMPRESSION/ ANTI-FREEZE/OIL AND STALL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 7, 1998 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 TO 45 MPH CONSUMER WENT TO AVOID HITTING A DEER AND THE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AND TOTALING VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 7, 1998 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 TO 45 MPH CONSUMER WENT TO AVOID HITTING A DEER AND THE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AND TOTALING VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES.

Apr 17, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES.

Mar 17, 1998 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REPLACED 3 TIMES). ENGINE DIED.

Mar 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REPLACED 3 TIMES). ENGINE DIED.

Mar 17, 1998 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REPLACED 3 TIMES). ENGINE DIED.

Mar 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REPLACED 3 TIMES). ENGINE DIED.

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, A TOTAL OF THREE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, A TOTAL OF THREE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.

Dec 15, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Nov 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR.

Nov 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR.

Oct 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO SMASH WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)

Oct 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO SMASH WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)

Jun 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jun 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE IN MOTION VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. *AK

May 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE IN MOTION VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED TWO DAYS EALIER AND BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Feb 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED TWO DAYS EALIER AND BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROCKER ARM SHAFT CRACKED IN HALF, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE 3 OF 4 CYLINDERS.

Oct 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROCKER ARM SHAFT CRACKED IN HALF, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE 3 OF 4 CYLINDERS.

Sep 19, 1996 Electrical System

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DASH AREA. THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A BLOWN ALTERNATOR FUSE. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Electrical System

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DASH AREA. THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A BLOWN ALTERNATOR FUSE. *AK

Aug 12, 1996 Power Train

AUTO WILL RUN FOR APPROX 20-30 MILES THEN AFTER IT GETS HOT IN NEUTRAL AND WILL NOT RUN. *AK

Aug 12, 1996 Power Train

AUTO WILL RUN FOR APPROX 20-30 MILES THEN AFTER IT GETS HOT IN NEUTRAL AND WILL NOT RUN. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE IN HOT WEATHER STALLS OUT WITH NO WARNONG AND DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLE IN HOT WEATHER STALLS OUT WITH NO WARNONG AND DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 29, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

May 29, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

May 7, 1996 Equipment

THE SCISSOR JACK FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE CAR UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 7, 1996 Equipment

THE SCISSOR JACK FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE CAR UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Power Train

IF TRANSMISSION COMPUTER IS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT AND WHEN IT GETS WET THE VEHICLE STALLS. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Power Train

IF TRANSMISSION COMPUTER IS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT AND WHEN IT GETS WET THE VEHICLE STALLS. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Power Train

IF TRANSMISSION COMPUTER IS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT AND WHEN IT GETS WET THE VEHICLE STALLS. *AK

Mar 6, 1996 Power Train

IF TRANSMISSION COMPUTER IS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT AND WHEN IT GETS WET THE VEHICLE STALLS. *AK

Jan 4, 1996 Power Train

MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANMISSION, TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP. TT

Jan 4, 1996 Power Train

MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANMISSION, TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP. TT

Dec 18, 1995 Power Train

A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 18, 1995 Power Train

A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DSH

Nov 1, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DSH

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELTS DIDN'T RETRACT AFTER RELEASE OF THE BUCKLE. TT

May 23, 1995 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELTS DIDN'T RETRACT AFTER RELEASE OF THE BUCKLE. TT

Apr 30, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES AND NOT IN CANADA. (FMVSS301) *TW

Apr 30, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES AND NOT IN CANADA. (FMVSS301) *TW

Mar 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKES, CAUSING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED NOISY EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK

Mar 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKES, CAUSING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED NOISY EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK