1993 TOYOTA TERCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
50
Owner Complaints
23 Crashes
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
The 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL has received a total of 50 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (18 complaints), Air Bags (4 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
50 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 18
16 Crashes
16 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 4
1 Crash
1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 18 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AIR BAG, DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY DURING REAR-END CAR ACCIDENT. *NM
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED SMELL STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(PLASTIC MATERIAL) DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE EXHIBITS WHITE SMOKE, CONSUMER HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS INSPECT VEHICLE AND BOTH STATED THAT THE RINGS ARE SHOT AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. *TT
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE EXHIBITS WHITE SMOKE, CONSUMER HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS INSPECT VEHICLE AND BOTH STATED THAT THE RINGS ARE SHOT AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. *TT
DEALER FIRST SAID NOTHING WRONG. RESET . THEN CAME ON AGAIN. SAID MAY BE BAD SENSOR. I NOTICED 50 AIRBAG COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE. THIS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND DEALER/TOYOTA WILL NOT REPAIR THIS OBVOIUS SAFTEY DEFECT.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TERCEL
- 1988 TOYOTA TERCEL — 9 complaints
- 1989 TOYOTA TERCEL — 32 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA TERCEL — 23 complaints
- 1991 TOYOTA TERCEL — 18 complaints
- 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL — 27 complaints
- 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL (current)
- 1994 TOYOTA TERCEL — 45 complaints
- 1995 TOYOTA TERCEL — 58 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL — 45 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA TERCEL — 25 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA TERCEL — 4 complaints
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