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1992 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.

Hyundai Excel
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 23 29 26 342
1.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 26 33 28 317
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)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 93V192000

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)

39 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 15 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1992 Hyundai Excel?

EPA figures for the 1992 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 1992 Hyundai Excel?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1992 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 1992 Hyundai Excel?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA for the 1992 Hyundai Excel, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.