Toyota Tercel 1987
Model Tercel made in 1987 by Toyota got 16 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 1.5l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 29/34/31 | 32/43/36 | Regular | $ 460 | 3 | 870330 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 36/41/38 | 39/53/44 | Regular | $ 375 | 3 | 870330 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/38/34 | 35/49/40 | Regular | $ 419 | 3 | 870330 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 29/31/30 | 32/39/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 7 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/36/32 | 32/46/37 | Regular | $ 445 | 7 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 24/25/25 | 27/32/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 7 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 26/30/28 | 29/39/32 | Regular | $ 509 | 7 | 860828 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V111000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 07/01/1986 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 360399 | 09/28/1992 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/13/1992 | 08/07/1992 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | There can be interference with the headlamp housing if headlamp bulbs are replaced with any brand other than koito brand bulbs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The interference with the headlamp housing caused byother than koito brand lamp bulbs does not comply with fmvss 108, lamps,reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Toyota dealers will provide a new koito brand bulb with no charge if a non-koito brand bulb is now installed, or should a headlamp bulb burn out in the future. caution labels will also be placed on each headlamp housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlamps; fmvss 108.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with koito headlamps. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE89134 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/03/1989 | 09/22/1989 | BROKEN STABILIZER BAR | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/31/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| At any speed car stalls, when taken to the repair shop mechanic thinks it the carburetor but he is not sure. *ak | |||
| 09/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Vehicle stalls/hesitates when starting up again. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 2 | ||
| Clogged valves. causing vehicle to surge/stop. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure, prior to fire the transmission was replaced. (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| 05/03/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1988 | |
| Vehicle stalls in traffic intermittently. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 12/08/1997 | 11/07/1986 | ||
| Consumer has been experiencing problems with carburetor. while driving, vehicle stalls or surges forward. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 2 | ||
| Carburetor failed, causing vehicle to surge/stop. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle has high concentration of hydrogen chloride. *aw | |||
| Carburetor; system fails creating carbon build up on intake valve. vehicle will experience hesitation/sudden loss of power. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| 4 wheel drive vehicle right front wheel locked up causing the vehicle to spin. yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure, prior to fire the transmission was replaced. (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 09/13/1995 | |||
| Consumer was in an accident the driver side seat belt didn't restrain it came loose . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| When applying the brakes the vehicle made loud squeaks. the rotors and pads had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/20/2002 | 3 | 01/01/2087 | |
| Over the past two months, 3 out of 4 tires have failed due to tread separation. the tires were approx 6-1/2 years old with 35,000 miles with plenty of remaining tread depth.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Defective carburetor/fuel system causing vehicle stalling, hesitation and surging. | |||