Total Complaints
25 filings
HYUNDAI SCOUPE · model year
1991 HYUNDAI SCOUPE
25 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991HYUNDAISCOUPE carries 25 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 2 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1991 SCOUPE is power train:automatic transmission with 5 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (2) and structure:body:door (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 37 investigation files overlapping the 1991 SCOUPE, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
25
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030925STRUCTURE
CONSUMER WAS SOLD A VEHICLE FROM SALVAGE. *MR (ACCORDING TO B1381 THE SELLER WAS SUPPOSED TO DISCLOSE THIS INFO TO THE CONSUMER) THERE WAS A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, BOTH CROSS MEMBERS WERE BENT, VERY POOR WELDING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME, THE COVER SUPPORT WAS BENT, THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING, THE UPPER TIE BAR WAS BENT, AND THE P/S FLUID WAS EXTREMELY LOW. *SC *JB
20030925STEERING:RACK AND PINION
CONSUMER WAS SOLD A VEHICLE FROM SALVAGE. *MR (ACCORDING TO B1381 THE SELLER WAS SUPPOSED TO DISCLOSE THIS INFO TO THE CONSUMER) THERE WAS A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, BOTH CROSS MEMBERS WERE BENT, VERY POOR WELDING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME, THE COVER SUPPORT WAS BENT, THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING, THE UPPER TIE BAR WAS BENT, AND THE P/S FLUID WAS EXTREMELY LOW. *SC *JB
20000918ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THIS IS A USED CAR, I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THE FIRST TIME THE COMPUTER FAILED, WAS INDEED THE FIRST TIME. IT INITIALLY FAILED IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. I REPLACED IT WITH A USED COMPUTER WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED IN AUGUST OF 2000. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING IT REPLACED WITH A NEW COMPUTER. *AK
19990304POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALER THREE TIMES IN 1992 FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HAS NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PHONE CALLS TO DEALER IN PAST YEARS BUT WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS HAD JERKING ON EXCELLERATION, FAST IDLE WHEN DOING 20, 30 AND 40 MPH. IT NOW STALLS AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. IT HAS LURCHED FORWARD IN THE PAST FROM A STOP. THIS CAR HAS NEVER RUN RIGHT AS FAR AS THE TRANSMISSION IS CONCERNED BUT HYUNDAI DOES NOT WANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
19980805ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL LEAKS CONTINUOUSLY, ENGINE ALSO JERKS AND BUCKS, FINALLY REPLACED DUE BEING CRACKED.
19980805VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH FAILED.
19980805VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY FAILED.
19980805EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY FAILED.
19980805POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED, WIRING HARNESS FAILED.
19980805ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
TRANSMISSION FAILED, WIRING HARNESS FAILED.
19980805ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MUFFLER FELL OFF.
19980805ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FAN SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE OVERHEATING.
19980805SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING, COMPLETELY FELL APART.
19980805FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
19971008STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, PREVENTING THE OCCUPANT FROM ENTERING AND EXISTING THE VEHICLE DUE TO A BROKEN PART INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK
19960502FatalENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROCKER SHAFT SNAPS IN HALF, THROWING END BOLT INTO VALVE COVER. *DSH
19951017POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONSUMER PURCHASED USED VEHICLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. TT
19950626STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING 2ND TIME WHILE DRIVING. TT
19950613STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE AND YOU COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR, NOW THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOES NOT WORK. TT
19950613VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN. *AK
Compare 1991HYUNDAISCOUPE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 HYUNDAI SCOUPE have?▼
The 1991 HYUNDAI SCOUPE has 25 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 2 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 HYUNDAI SCOUPE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 HYUNDAI SCOUPE is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE and STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Is the 1991 HYUNDAI SCOUPE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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