Toyota Tercel 1998
Model Tercel made in 1998 by Toyota got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, equipment and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has one 1.5 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | F | 29/33/31 | 32.7/42.2/36.386 | Regular | 606 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.5 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 30/37/33 | 32.9/47.7/38.239 | Regular | 568 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.5 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 31/39/34 | 34.6841/49.3858/40.0491 | Regular | 551 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| AC00198 | 03/13/1998 | 600683 | Condition with a/c indicator light operation in defroster mode. *yc | 05/29/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619097 | Technical service bulletin regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 970829PG007 | 08/29/1997 | 54395 | General information on pre-delivery service for satisfying your dealership's new car customers. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/06/1998 | 1 | ||
| Was traveling approximately 35mph when another vehicle was rearended by the tercel. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 5 | |||
| Engine noise and hesitation, several repair attempts, however unable to rectify. mjs | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 5 | |||
| Air condition installed and is continually experiencing problems. mjs | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 06/27/1998 | 1 | 06/17/1998 | |
| Seat belt failure. *yc | |||