Toyota Tercel 1989
Model Tercel made in 1989 by Toyota got 32 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has one 1.5l engine.
Model 1989
| 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 | 31/41/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 35/41/38 | 39/53/44 | Regular | $ 375 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/37/34 | 35/48/40 | Regular | $ 419 | 3 | 880902 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Defect in workmanship on the alternator.*mr the consumer purchased a remanufactured alternator which only lasted for three days. the consumer would like to be reimbursed. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/31/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1989 | |
| Dealership did not use the part specified in the headlight bulb recall notice. (qcaw) | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 1 | 11/09/2001 | |
| While pushing on brakes, vehicle does not make a complete stop, instead brake pedal will touch the ground, resulting in use of emergency brake to make a complete stop.*ak consumer states the master cylinder is out. drums were turned because there are too thin. the front axle is leaking bad. goodyear tires are bad, p155/80r13, dot number mde4e70119. inside the vehicle there is a fuel odor. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 10/17/1999 | |||
| It happened all of sudden in the mornings when starting up the vehicle. it will start shaking, as time progressed it will get worse. contacted the dealer, they said it was internal in the carburetor. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 4 | 05/01/1989 | |
| This is a known defect among service personnel at the toyota dealership in sarasota, florida and among mechanics. we were told the carburetor is unrepairable. we could purchase a new carburetor, only to experience the same problems with stalling and eventual failure due to a defect in the design. we have spent thousands of dollars repairing the fueling system and carburetor. only to find out that we have purchased the worst car toyota ever made with a defective carburetor. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1990 | 0 | 04/04/1997 | |
| The carburetor failed resulting in dangerous acceleration, no power, hesitation, and stalling. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | 08/01/1989 | |
| Carburetor failure. | |||
| 10/16/1993 | |||
| Vehicle stalls in traffic due to defective carburetor. tt | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| The carburetors do not work right when pressing on the brake, car cuts off on its second carburetor, dealer said they don't know how to fix the problem . tt *slc | |||
| 01/18/1995 | |||
| Carburator causes the car not to accelerate when accelerator is pressed and then the car takes off. please describe details. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| The vehicle experiencing sputter and jerking when idling due to a defective carburetor. replacements were done. *yc | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 01/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Door locks stick. *sd | |||
| Door lock on passenger side fails to lock/unlock from outside. please describe details. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 06/16/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| While driving 40-45 mph right front wheels locked up for no reason, causing vehicle to go out of control and crash. vehicle was totalled. manufacturer was notified about the problem. police officer stated this problem also happened to him. the locked wheel, while driving, was related to the 4-wheel drive option. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 10/01/1989 | 1 | ||
| The consumer had an accident and the front shoulder retractor didn't retract. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/15/1995 | |||
| Drivers seat track have been striped twice and has broken. please explain. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 1 | 11/09/2001 | |
| While pushing on brakes, vehicle does not make a complete stop, instead brake pedal will touch the ground, resulting in use of emergency brake to make a complete stop.*ak consumer states the master cylinder is out. drums were turned because there are too thin. the front axle is leaking bad. goodyear tires are bad, p155/80r13, dot number mde4e70119. inside the vehicle there is a fuel odor. *jb | |||
| 09/09/1997 | 06/01/1989 | ||
| While vehicle was parked, the driver turned key to start vehicle, put vehicle in reverse and vehicle shot out so fast in reverse that the driver had no control of vehicle. applying the brakes did absolutely nothing. the vehicle stopped when crashing into a park van. the vehcle is being repaired. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake pedal too close to the gas pedal, causing driver to hit both pedals simultaneously when trying to stop. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | 03/21/1990 | |
| Vehicle exhibiting trunk leakage, repairs where made, problem still exist. *yc | |||
| 12/12/1997 | |||
| Whenever it rains the water is getting into the trunk of the vehicle which is causing a leakage. *ak | |||
| 01/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Trunk leaks. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 1 | 11/09/2001 | |
| While pushing on brakes, vehicle does not make a complete stop, instead brake pedal will touch the ground, resulting in use of emergency brake to make a complete stop.*ak consumer states the master cylinder is out. drums were turned because there are too thin. the front axle is leaking bad. goodyear tires are bad, p155/80r13, dot number mde4e70119. inside the vehicle there is a fuel odor. *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 1 | 11/09/2001 | |
| While pushing on brakes, vehicle does not make a complete stop, instead brake pedal will touch the ground, resulting in use of emergency brake to make a complete stop.*ak consumer states the master cylinder is out. drums were turned because there are too thin. the front axle is leaking bad. goodyear tires are bad, p155/80r13, dot number mde4e70119. inside the vehicle there is a fuel odor. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/17/1989 | 1 | ||
| In 1989 toyota had this problem with the tercel.. i had one they did a fix but not a recall.. i don't know for sure but i bet it is the same problem.. they treated me horrible and i about died... they knew then that type of accelerator would stick,, then knew all the way back then and did nothing.. i so hope this help and get investigated.. then knew in 1989 on the tercel. *tr | |||
| Engine races when steering wheel is turned . dealer has not been notified. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1997 | 06/01/1989 | ||
| While vehicle was parked, the driver turned key to start vehicle, put vehicle in reverse and vehicle shot out so fast in reverse that the driver had no control of vehicle. applying the brakes did absolutely nothing. the vehicle stopped when crashing into a park van. the vehcle is being repaired. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 01/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Windows roll down half way. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | 03/21/1990 | |
| Windshield wiper pump and sprayer failed. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FREEMONT | ALLIED AUTO STORE |