Pontiac Lemans vs Hyundai Excel
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Pontiac Lemans | Hyundai Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 172 | 424 |
| Model years covered | 1977–1993 | 1986–2001 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 28 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 46 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.8% | 25.2% |
Pontiac Lemans by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
56
32.6%
Brakes
32
18.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
8.7%
Electrical System
13
7.6%
Engine & Cooling
11
6.4%
Suspension
6
3.5%
Lights
6
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
2.9%
Hyundai Excel by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
85
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
73
17.2%
Electrical System
53
12.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
10.1%
Seat Belts
31
7.3%
Brakes
20
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
4.5%
Body & Structure
15
3.5%