Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints for the Toyota Tercel. The 1996 model year has the most complaints (44).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Not rated | 29 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 | 2 | Not rated | 29 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 23 | 5 | Not rated | 29 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 44 | 11 | Not rated | 30 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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."