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1990 Hyundai Excel
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.
The Hyundai Excel, also known as the Hyundai Pony, Hyundai Pony Excel, Hyundai Presto, Mitsubishi Precis, and Hyundai X2, is an automobile which was produced by Hyundai Motor Company from 1985 to 1999. It was the first front-wheel drive car produced by the South Korean manufacturer. The Excel range replaced the rear-wheel-drive Hyundai Pony.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | 317 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
54 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Hyundai Excel?
EPA figures for the 1990 Hyundai Excel reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1990 Hyundai Excel?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Hyundai Excel. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1990 Hyundai Excel?
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Hyundai Excel, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.