Toyota Tercel 1988
Model Tercel made in 1988 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 1988
| 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 | 28/32/30 | 31/42/35 | Regular | $ 500 | 3 | 88 610 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 31/35/32 | 34/44/38 | Regular | $ 468 | 3 | |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/37/33 | 34/47/39 | Regular | $ 454 | 3 | |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 35/41/38 | 39/53/45 | Regular | $ 394 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 24/25/24 | 27/32/29 | Regular | $ 626 | 7 | 87 827 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 26/30/28 | 28/39/32 | Regular | $ 536 | 7 | 87 827 |
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 | |||
| 10/25/1995 | 1 | 01/03/1993 | |
| Vehicle fire due to electrical short. | |||
| 10/25/1995 | 1 | 01/03/1993 | |
| Electrical short caused vehicle fire. | |||
| 10/25/1995 | |||
| As a result of reoccurring electrical short, vehicle caught on fire. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electrical fire. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Engine oil leak. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/18/1995 | |||
| Lack of power, run-on, flat spots, will not go when engine is cold. | |||
| 08/01/1988 | 1 | 08/01/1988 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 3 | 02/06/1988 | ||
| Carbon builds up in the vaccuum lines of the emissions system, causing vehicle to operate improperly, vehicle failed emission test 3 times. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Noisy muffler due to 2 missing clamps. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/1990 | |||
| Known carburetor problems with the variable venturi carburetor in this model. vehicle cuts off at speeds 58-62 mph. automatically restarts when speed drops to approx. 56 mph. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Master cylinder malfunctioned. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Loose/noisy steering wheel. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 10/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Missing door hinge. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 4 | 02/10/1987 | ||
| Rear hatch leaks in rain/rear hatch gasket replaced four times. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Vehicle constantly vibrates. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Replaced broken windshield. | |||