Toyota Tercel 1997
Model Tercel made in 1997 by Toyota got 24 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has one 1.5l engine.
Model 1997
| 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 | $ 581 | 3 | 960825 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 30/37/33 | 33/48/38 | Regular | $ 545 | 3 | 960825 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 32/39/35 | 36/50/41 | Regular | $ 515 | 3 | 960825 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 97050900297 | 05/09/1997 | 53033 | Excessive air conditioning evaporator odor is accuring in various vehicles. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| AX00499 | 03/19/1999 | 604667 | Subject regarding toyota dinghy towing guide. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| EL00498 | 05/01/1998 | 610054 | Information on the spoiler light replacement procedure. *tt | 04/14/2000 | |
| EL00498 | 05/01/1998 | 601607 | Replacement procedure for the spoiler light. | 08/12/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| DL00198 | 03/06/1998 | 600684 | Replacement of the front axle hub nut. *yc | 05/29/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| BO02201 | 09/14/2001 | 625647 | Subject regarding shoulder belt anchor tape set. *jg | 11/29/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619097 | Technical service bulletin regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 04/28/2001 | 1 | ||
| The consumers vehicle bumped an empty construction barrel, as a a result the air bag deployed causing loss of visibility causing the driver to strike a construction vehicle, the consumer feels the air bag should not have deployed with just slight impact. nlm | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/01/2003 | |||
| While backing out of the driveway and without prior warning another vehicle was passing through and both vehicle collided.upon impact air bags didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2002 | |||
| The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving 30 mph. the air bags deployed after impact. *nlm | |||
| 06/28/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| 1995 chevrolet 1500 pickup ran stop sign, tercel broadsided the truck at 30 mph. despite hitting another vehicle straight on, neither airbag deployed in the car. the tercel was totalled and driver sustained minor injuries from the seatbelt. *ak | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Consumer was traveling on a main road and another vehicle ran stop sign and hit consumer's vehicle. upon impact, and dual airbags didn't go off, consumer sustained minor injuries. *ak also vehicle had previously been in accident where the airbags did not deploy. *slc | |||
| 09/23/1998 | |||
| Consumer was invovled in an accident. vehicle was struck on both front and rear. driver's/passenger's air bags failed to deploy. impact speed unknown at this time. manufacturer notified. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1996 | |||
| Involved in an accident and the driver's side air bag and seat belt failed to operate correctly in an impact of a pole. please describe details. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| Consumer believes dealer cost to install air bag on/off switch is too much. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/29/2009 | 159000 | 1 | |
| While i was adding oil to the engine of my 1997 toyota tercel, i noticed a bolt attaching the belt assembly to the engine was sticking out 4 or 5 inches past the belt assembly, rubbing against a hose. it didn't look right, so i took it to a mechanic who tightened it back up. he said the bolt had just worked itself loose. my concern is that this loose bolt is indicative of a more serious problem, or that someone has been tampering with my car. the car has around 159,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway the vehicle is leaking oil from underneath the vehicle. *ak | |||
| Oil is leaking onto the ground.dealer attempted to fix vehicle, but defect still occurs. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/28/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| 1995 chevrolet 1500 pickup ran stop sign, tercel broadsided the truck at 30 mph. despite hitting another vehicle straight on, neither airbag deployed in the car. the tercel was totalled and driver sustained minor injuries from the seatbelt. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1996 | |||
| Involved in an accident and the driver's side air bag and seat belt failed to operate correctly in an impact of a pole. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| Tracking is gone on front seat. latch will not hold and seat will slide back and forth when coming to a stop. contacted dealer, and dealer checked seat, and stated nothing they can do because its out of warranty.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/08/1997 | 3 | 11/30/1996 | |
| Brakes failed | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| While driving vehicle on highway front ball joints snapped, causing other problems, including rupture of brake lines. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/02/1997 | |||
| Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right, causing excessive wear on the front right tire. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| While driving vehicle on highway front ball joints snapped, causing other problems, including rupture of brake lines. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Tire pressure too high when delivered causing poor steering control. | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Extra high air pressure in michelin tires causes steering difficulty. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 08/26/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2002 | |
| The entire tire just blew apart. both sidwalls came away from the tread. i have pictures i can email if anybody wants them.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| All windows vehicle get foggy all the time for no reason at all. ts. *ak | |||