1993 Toyota Tercel
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Owner complaints
43 complaints20 involved a crash18 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag, drivers side did not deploy during rear-end car accident. *nm
- Fuel system, other
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
- Air bags
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While traveling at 65 mph consumer applied brake which caused wheels to lock. Brake pedal went to floor, and would not return. Problem caused vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Manufacturer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further detail on this matter. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine prematurely failed at 72,000 miles. Consumer had to buy a rebuilt engine.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer purchased new at 72,517, was told that a new engine needed to be installed. dealer agreed to replace engine, only if damage was not due to wear and tear. dealer took engine apart, and said it was wear and tear, and did not replace engine. consumer had to purchase a new engine in december of 1999. *Ak
- Tires
That day, when I drive in rt 21, I suddently lost control, hit to another SUV, we slow down( dot number: )
- Tires › Tread/belt
After putting air in all tires, consumer took vehicle to a repair shop where they found out that tires had a tread separation without a prior warning. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving about 35 mph consumer's vehicle crashed into another,and the air bag did not deploy. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module · Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Battery needed charging but died two years later. yh
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
The air bag light stays on after vehicle has been started. Been to dealer & placed on diagnostic. Was informed by mechanic short air bag sensor system was caused & had a short in it. The entire sensors needed to be replaced. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Have looked at several other 1993 tercels. most I have noticed have a horizontal crack in the windshield. I am wondering if this IS a problem in most of that year? I find it strange that the tercels I have seen have the same tendency to crack in the same area in the same way. *ak
- Air bags · Structure › Body › Bumpers
In minor impact the bumper sustained excessive damage. Mjs
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Consumer was involved in 25 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. Also, driver's seat belt did not lock up upon impact. please give any further details. *ak
- Air bags
My airbag deployed upon a minor crash. I received burns and scrapes to my face. also the airbag or something in it caused burn in my shirt, through my bra and onto my chest area. I don't believe the airbag deployed properly and am very concerned as to why.
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was driving at approximately 25 mph rearended vehicle in front, driver's airbag deployed and airbag dust came out, but did not inflate. Came out flat ,no air in the bag. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When applying brakes while driving over a puddle, brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident. air bags deployed, causing consumer to sustain burns to the skin. cause unknown. *ak
- Seat belts
While in a chain reaction accident was hit from the front and back, the shoulder belts failed to restrain. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was in an accident with another car and the air bag deployed halfway. driver was injured. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt failed during a collision resulting in chest injuries.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Both driver's/passenger's side headlights are inoperable.
- Vehicle speed control
Engine continues to race as if gas pedal were depressed after gas pedal has been released and manual transmission shifted into neutral.
- Air bags › Frontal
While going 35 mph vehicle was involved in a collision . The driver's side airbag deployed, causing sevre head and neck injuries. owner was wearing sea tbelt. owner recieved upper and lower back pain due to the deployment of the air bag. manufacturer was not contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Driving vehicle, heard clunking/grinding noise in braking area; taken to dealer & had brakes changed at least 5 times; would resurface rotors & replaced pads; brakes would chatter but was told it was normal. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244113TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10207946POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10197476Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Product general information.
- 10188913TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10152205TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
- 10133649TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10132136The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10132084The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
- 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131984A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10131961Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10131713TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10123420TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10111390TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111197TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10109492TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- 10109404TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
- 619097Technical service bulletin regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits.
- 600684Replacement of the front axle hub nut.
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