VehicleVerdict

Excel Limited years to avoid

Across 2002–2012, no single Limited year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2012 drew the most complaints; 2012 the fewest.

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Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

2002–2012

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Excel Limited NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints
Excel Limited NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Limited year

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Common questions

What is the best year for the Excel Limited?

By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Limited years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Excel Limited have?

Across all model years, the Limited has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.