1992 TOYOTA TERCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
4 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Deaths
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
The 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfront (3 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontwebbing (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
2 Crashes
2 Injuries
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Death
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfront | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON 12/29/2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 10AM, MY 84 YEAR MOTHER WAS LEAVING A WALGREEN'S PARKING LOT LOCATED IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA. AFTER BACKING UP, SHE PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE WHERE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. AS A RESULT THE CAR STRUCK A RETAINING WALL CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE POLICE AND EMS WERE CALLED AND PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOSPITAL. MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY AS A RESULT OF HER INJURIES AT APPROXIMATELY 12PM ON 12/29/2015. *TR
ON 12/29/2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 10AM, MY 84 YEAR MOTHER WAS LEAVING A WALGREEN'S PARKING LOT LOCATED IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA. AFTER BACKING UP, SHE PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE WHERE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. AS A RESULT THE CAR STRUCK A RETAINING WALL CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE POLICE AND EMS WERE CALLED AND PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOSPITAL. MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY AS A RESULT OF HER INJURIES AT APPROXIMATELY 12PM ON 12/29/2015. *TR
I WAS DRIVING A 92 TOYOTA TERCEL. I WAS GOING UP A STEEP HILL ON I-5 IN OREGON. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE GAS PEDAL LOST PRESSURE AND FELL TO THE FLOOR WITH THE ENGINE AT FULL ACCELERATION. LUCKILY I WAS GOING UP A HILL. I REACHED DOWN AND WIGGLED THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WAS TOTALLY LOOSE AND JUST DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. AS I CAME TO THE NEXT EXIT I PULLED OFF, PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE KEY. I STARTED IT BACK UP AND THE PRESSURE CAME BACK TO THE GAS PEDAL. IT SEEMED TO DRIVE FINE AFTER THAT EXCEPT IT MADE A DEEPER MUFFLED NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. I BROUGHT IT IN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY LUBED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE NOISE WENT AWAY AND THERE WERE NO MORE PROBLEMS. *TR
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN THE SPRING OF 1992, AND 6 MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A VERY NICE DAY THE ENGINE SEIZED AND ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE ENGINE WITH A BRAND NEW ENGINE AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECOND ENGINE SEIZED 10 MONTHS LATER. THE CONTACT THEN PURCHASED A REBUILT ENGINE IN THE SPRING OF 1995, AND 7 MONTHS LATER THAT ENGINE SEIZED. THE CONTACT THEN PURCHASED ANOTHER ENGINE IN 2002, AND IT WAS CURRENTLY STILL WORKING. EACH INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, AND HAD A BRAND NEW ENGINE WHEN THE ENGINE SEIZED. *AK
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT STARTED TO ENTANGLE FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM. DRIVER CONTACTED THE DEALER BY PHONE. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TERCEL
- 1987 TOYOTA TERCEL — 15 complaints
- 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL — 9 complaints
- 1989 TOYOTA TERCEL — 32 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA TERCEL — 23 complaints
- 1991 TOYOTA TERCEL — 18 complaints
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- 1994 TOYOTA TERCEL — 45 complaints
- 1995 TOYOTA TERCEL — 58 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL — 45 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA TERCEL — 25 complaints
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