1985 TOYOTA TERCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL
The 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL has received a total of 5 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 Tires (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1985 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 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE TIRES WERE NEARLY BALD AFTER ABOUT A YEAR OF USE, ONE TIRE WENT FLAT (FIRESTONE SUPREME 155/80R-13) .
THE TIRES WERE NEARLY BALD AFTER ABOUT A YEAR OF USE, ONE TIRE WENT FLAT (FIRESTONE SUPREME 155/80R-13) .
VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE WILLNOT START UP. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN BRAKE HANDLE DOWN. OWNER'S MANUAL DOESN'T SAY SO, BUT THE LIGHT IS ALSO OPERATED BY LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. NOT KNOWING THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER.
THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN BRAKE HANDLE DOWN. OWNER'S MANUAL DOESN'T SAY SO, BUT THE LIGHT IS ALSO OPERATED BY LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. NOT KNOWING THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER.
Safety Rating for the 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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 — 9 complaints
- 1984 TOYOTA TERCEL — 12 complaints
- 1985 TOYOTA TERCEL (current)
- 1986 TOYOTA TERCEL — 8 complaints
- 1987 TOYOTA TERCEL — 15 complaints
- 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL — 9 complaints
- 1989 TOYOTA TERCEL — 32 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA TERCEL — 23 complaints
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