AI Damage1992 Hyundai Scoupe: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Hyundai Scoupe filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 38% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 13% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 13% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 7 Tires 13% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (38% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving at 25 mph transmission slips into gears. To keep in a low gear, consumer has to do this manually. Dealer has been contacted.
Driving at approximatly 30 mph hood unexpectedly unlatched, causing the hood to bend around roof of vehicle and hit windshield. Hood has unlocked by itself when hitting bumps.
Consumer states that he was changing the tire when the jack broke.
Transmission hesitates when accelerating from down shift mode.
Ck engine light came on and vehicle stalled, replace water pump/wiring harness/harness fuse twice. Tt
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Scoupe has 10 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 8, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Hyundai Scoupe?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, equipment. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: hesitation when accelerating (13%), stalls while driving (13%), tires: bulges, blowouts (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Hyundai Scoupe?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1992 Hyundai Scoupe from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1992 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.