1986 Hyundai Excel GL 3-door 5MT
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- Photo: 1989 Hyundai Excel GL 3-dr, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Excel 1.3 GL Liftback 1989 (13433667245) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Hyundai Excel GL 3-dr, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Hyundai Excel GL sedan (19901618122) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Hyundai Excel GL Interior (RHD) by SealyPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Hyundai Excel GL 3-door 5MT is a 68-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 68 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Excel measures 160.9 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC inline-4, carbureted, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 68 hp |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 160.9 in |
| Width | 63.1 in |
| Height | 54.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Hyundai Excel GL 3-door 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Hyundai EXCEL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 4, 1993 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY LOCK UP FROM INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEIZE AND THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.
Consequence: SUDDEN STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN CAUSE VEHICLEOCCUPANTS TO BE THROWN AROUND IN THE CAR, AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.
NHTSA campaign 93V167000
Dec 31, 1991 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DETERIORATION OF THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY PORTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE REEDS TO THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY MAY RUST, AND IF THE RUSTING BECOMES SEVERE, THE SCREW HEADS WILL ERODE AND ALLOW THE REEDS TO SEPARATE FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY. CORROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ON THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY, DEFORMING THE REED SEATS AND PREVENTING THE REEDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. SEPARATION OF THE REEDS FROM THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY OR IMPROPER CLOSING OF THE REEDS ALLOW HOT EXHAUST GASES TO FLOW BACKWARD INTO THE PLASTIC SECONDARY AIR FILTER CASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THESE HOT EXHAUST GASES MAY MELT THE SECONDARY PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE.
Consequence: THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.
NHTSA campaign 91V225000
Jun 19, 1989 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
IF CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, SYSTEM CAN BE AFFECTED BY A SHORT DURATION VOLTAGE DROP CAUSED BY OPTIONAL HI-POWER (H340) RADIO.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
NHTSA campaign 89V100000
Nov 25, 1987 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BRAKE FADE AND RECOVERY PORTION OF FMVSS 105.
Consequence: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY DURINGREPEATED HARD APPLICATION OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED SEMI METALLIC BRAKE PADS.
NHTSA campaign 87V180000
Mar 17, 1986 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
A COTTER PIN IN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY BE MISSING. THIS PIN ACTS AS A RETAINER FOR THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD CLEVIS PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CLEVIS PIN MAY SLIDE OUT CAUSING THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE TO BECOME DISENGAGED. IF THIS LINKAGE BECOMES DISENGAGED THE SERVICE BRAKES CANNOT BE APPLIED, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSPECT AND INSTALL BRAKE LINKAGE COTTER PIN AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 86V043000
15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Hyundai EXCEL
Owner Complaints
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Hyundai EXCEL (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 HYUNDAI EXCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.