Toyota Tercel: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows39
model years1990–1997 (8)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
1997tercel-1997-seat-belt-buckle-releaseSeat belt buckles releasing unexpectedlySEAT BELTS22017-06 → 2019-01252026-10-07
1997tercel-1997-engine-oil-leakEngine oil leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22000-07 → 2003-06252026-10-07
1997tercel-1997-tire-blowoutTire blowout and sidewall separationTIRES21999-02 → 2002-08252026-10-07
1997tercel-1997-airbag-no-deployAir bags not deploying in frontal crashesAIR BAGS51997-01 → 2003-08252026-10-07
1997tercel-1997-airbag-unwanted-deployAir bag deployment in minor impactAIR BAGS31998-09 → 2001-09252026-10-07
1996tercel-1996-seat-belt-latchSeat belt latch, buckle and retractor faultsSEAT BELTS41998-07 → 2013-09462026-10-08
1996tercel-1996-engine-oil-sludgeEngine oil sludgeENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22003-05 → 2004-01462026-10-08
1996tercel-1996-tire-failureTire tread separation and blowoutTIRES31996-03 → 2007-05462026-10-08
1996tercel-1996-airbag-no-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS61997-04 → 2005-08462026-10-08
1996tercel-1996-hydraulic-brake-failureHydraulic service brake failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC41997-02 → 2015-01462026-10-08
1995tercel-1995-seat-belt-buckle-retractorSeat belt buckle, latch and retractor failuresSEAT BELTS91995-05 → 2013-07592026-10-09
1995tercel-1995-windshield-sealWindshield seal failureVISIBILITY31995-09 → 1997-05592026-10-09
1995tercel-1995-airbag-no-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS111996-03 → 2000-05592026-10-09
1995tercel-1995-airbag-unintended-deploymentAir bag deployment without a collisionAIR BAGS32000-06 → 2002-09592026-10-09
1995tercel-1995-unintended-accelerationUnintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22008-06 → 2010-02592026-10-09
1994tercel-1994-tire-tread-failureTire tread separation and shreddingTIRES41994-11 → 2008-08492026-10-09
1994tercel-1994-driver-airbag-no-deployDriver air bag did not deploy in collisionAIR BAGS91995-03 → 2004-11492026-10-09
1994tercel-1994-airbag-false-deployment-injuryAir bag false or violent deployment with injuryAIR BAGS71994-10 → 1999-07492026-10-09
1994tercel-1994-seat-belt-restraint-faultsSeat belt retraction, lock-up and latch faultsSEAT BELTS41995-03 → 1996-01492026-10-09
1994tercel-1994-wiper-motor-electrical-fireElectrical short and fire at wiper motorVISIBILITY31996-07 → 1996-11492026-10-09
1993tercel-1993-tire-tread-separationTire tread separationTIRES22000-08 → 2002-12502026-10-09
1993tercel-1993-throttle-stickingEngine speed continuing after pedal releaseVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21996-05 → 1997-12502026-10-09
1993tercel-1993-airbag-no-deploy-crashDriver air bag did not deploy in collisionAIR BAGS91995-05 → 2005-08502026-10-09
1993tercel-1993-airbag-light-sensorAir bag warning light and sensor faultsAIR BAGS91994-12 → 2001-01502026-10-09
1993tercel-1993-seat-belt-failureSeat belt failure to restrain or retractSEAT BELTS41996-10 → 1998-12502026-10-09
1993tercel-1993-engine-wear-failureEngine failure requiring replacementENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING41997-01 → 2002-03502026-10-09
1992tercel-1992-seat-belt-frayingFrayed or deteriorated driver-side seat belt webbingSEAT BELTS61997-12 → 2005-02282026-10-12
1992tercel-1992-engine-seizureEngine seizure and internal engine failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31998-03 → 2007-01282026-10-12
1992tercel-1992-seat-belt-restraintSeat belt not restraining or retractingSEAT BELTS61996-07 → 2000-05282026-10-12
1992tercel-1992-unintended-accelerationSudden acceleration and accelerator pedal dropVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22010-02 → 2015-01282026-10-12
1991tercel-1991-door-hood-latchDoor and hood latch mechanism failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES22000-01 → 2001-06222026-10-12
1991tercel-1991-seat-belt-failureSeat belt webbing, retractor and restraint failureSEAT BELTS71996-07 → 1999-03222026-10-12
1991tercel-1991-engine-failure-fireEngine failure, stalling, mount breakage and vehicle fireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING61994-12 → 1999-01222026-10-12
1990tercel-1990-engine-replacementEngine failure and replacementENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22000-11 → 2008-08222026-10-12
1990tercel-1990-driver-belt-shreddingDriver seat belt harness shreddingSEAT BELTS21996-01 → 1997-02222026-10-12
1990tercel-1990-carburetor-stallingCarburetor failure and stallingFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE31996-11 → 2002-06222026-10-12
1990tercel-1990-catalytic-converter-fireCatalytic converter overheating and vehicle fireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING21996-11 → 2001-06222026-10-12
1990tercel-1990-driver-seat-collapseDriver seat collapse in rear-end collisionSEATS21995-10 → 1996-09222026-10-12
1990tercel-1990-brake-pedal-braking-lossBrake pedal and braking performance lossSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC31995-09 → 2010-02222026-10-12

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Toyota Tercel [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/toyota/tercel
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_toyota_tercel_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Toyota Tercel},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/toyota/tercel}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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