1983 TOYOTA TERCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL
The 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL, potentially affecting up to 34,000 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ALTERNATOR BELT FAILED.
SPARK PLUGS AND DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR REPLACED DUE TO STALLING.
STARTER FAILED.
WATER PUMP FAILED.
AT STOP SIGNS VEHICLE'S ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLS EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TO FAULTY COMPONENTS DID NOT RECTIFY STALLING CONDITIONS.
View all Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TERCEL
- 1980 TOYOTA TERCEL — 0 complaints
- 1981 TOYOTA TERCEL — 0 complaints
- 1982 TOYOTA TERCEL — 2 complaints
- 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL (current)
- 1984 TOYOTA TERCEL — 12 complaints
- 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL — 5 complaints
- 1986 TOYOTA TERCEL — 8 complaints
- 1987 TOYOTA TERCEL — 15 complaints
- 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL — 9 complaints
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