Sun roof leaked and was repaired unsuccessfully 3 times by missoula hyundai.Dealer finally took sun roof off and replaced seal. While driving on freeway the roof came completely off and flew off. Fortunately it didn't hit another car!! Dealership refuses to fix it because the warranty ran out by the time we got home from vacation(this happened while we driving to ca from mt). Hyundai won't fix it because they say it is the dealers problem! Help!!!! Tried to get help through consumer affairs, but didn't get any! *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1997 Hyundai Excel Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Hyundai Excel with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1996 has 3 and the 1998 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Excel year, for its age
#268 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Hyundai Excel problems
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No recalls for the 1997 Hyundai Excel
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Hyundai Excel. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1997 Hyundai Excel
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving through a large puddle in the road way, the airbag warning light flickered and stayed on.
Hyundai Excel: every year compared
All Excel years1997 Hyundai Excel vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Hyundai Excel | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1997 Hyundai Elantra | 118 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Hyundai Accent | 59 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Hyundai Sonata | 52 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Hyundai Tiburon | 36 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Hyundai Excel
Does the 1997 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Hyundai Excel right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Hyundai Excel?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Hyundai Excel had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 20, 1998 and the latest on May 8, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Hyundai Excel a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Hyundai Excel year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Hyundai Excel years have the most complaints?
1989 (88), 1988 (50), 1990 (39). See every Hyundai Excel year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Hyundai Excel has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data