1996 TOYOTA TERCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
45
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL
The 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL has received a total of 45 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (6 complaints), Suspensionfront (4 complaints), and Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL, potentially affecting up to 63,865 vehicles.
Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 1,921 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL
45 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE WHILE PARALLEL PARKING. CAR WON'T STEER.
STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE WHILE PARALLEL PARKING. CAR WON'T STEER.
STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE WHILE PARALLEL PARKING. CAR WON'T STEER.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE ROTOR FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT PASSENGERS WHEEL SEIZED AND THE OTHER WHEELS LOST HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,550.
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER GRAB. PART SEEMS DEFECTIVE, BUT NO APPEARANCE OF ANY CRACK, OR DAMAGE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TC01029 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HARD TO START. *YD
PG00297 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PUBLICATION CORRECTION INFORMATION. *JD
TC97001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ADDITION TO TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SSC T04. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TERCEL
- 1991 TOYOTA TERCEL — 18 complaints
- 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL — 27 complaints
- 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL — 50 complaints
- 1994 TOYOTA TERCEL — 45 complaints
- 1995 TOYOTA TERCEL — 58 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA TERCEL (current)
- 1997 TOYOTA TERCEL — 25 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA TERCEL — 4 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA TERCEL — 1 complaint
- 2000 TOYOTA TERCEL — 1 complaint
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