1995 Toyota Tercel
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 Toyota Tercel. Newest first.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
51 complaints21 involved a crash1 involved a fire15 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
This IS a recount of events in which my tire failed. I began my commute to work by entering onto a good condition state highway and began driving 65 mph around 6:30 am edt. Approximately 5 minutes into the drive with lite traffic, I decided to change from the middle lane into the right hand lane.…
This IS a recount of events in which my tire failed. I began my commute to work by entering onto a good condition state highway and began driving 65 mph around 6:30 am edt. Approximately 5 minutes into the drive with lite traffic, I decided to change from the middle lane into the right hand lane. During this lane change the car steering wheel began to vibrate and then violently shake. I applied my breaks to slow down and pull over, but I could not stop nor control the direction of car. The car began to pulling to the left and started to spin. The car impacted the guardrail twice while in a spin and received unfixable damage to the front and rear of the car body frame, and other components. The witnesses on scene, called the police and reported that they saw the front passenger tire blow out causing the accident. The tire was brand new and was professionally balanced, installed, and aligned just 3 months prior to the accident. The tire pressure was checked and set at less than max manufacturer tire pressure. All of my tires were purchased at a tire kingdom store. Upon examination of the tire, the blowout of the tire occurred on the sidewall and no damage to the tread was found. No object was described at the screen of the accident or by witnesses that caused the tire to rupture. The car was totaled and I received bodily injury from the accident. There were no other issues with the vehicle, equipment, driver, highway, traffic, maybe a light rain in the early morning, that can explain the cause of the tire failing. The tire with driven less than 3,000 miles before it failed. The police reported that the tire was defective, but since the tire IS new that there are no current claims to report this defective tire. This tire was purchased at tire kingdom, model uniroyal tiger paw awpii with dot sbxghstr1418 2.
- Seat belts
I hit a curb side and my buckle unlatched after further checking I noticed with little resistance it sometimes unlatches eventhough it makes the click sound. I have to say that I noticed it in past unlatch but I thought I may have not pushed it well. But it seems part IS defective. *tr
- Seat belts
I have a 1995 toyota tercel and the seat belt buckles are broken and no have a correct function. Please I need to know IS this a recall I consider this issue affect a security driver and passenger safety in a crash. *Tr
- Seat belts
Seat belt buckles failed to latch on to seat belt. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
My 1995 toyota tercel experienced a sudden acceleration episode nearly 2 years ago. I was entering a main road when I noticed the vehicle began to accelerate. I repeatedly pressed the brake, but the vehicle would not respond. fortunately, there were no other vehicles around me at the…
My 1995 toyota tercel experienced a sudden acceleration episode nearly 2 years ago. I was entering a main road when I noticed the vehicle began to accelerate. I repeatedly pressed the brake, but the vehicle would not respond. fortunately, there were no other vehicles around me at the time, and when I totally realized that the speed was increasing from about 30 mph to about 45 or 50 mph, and I had no control of the vehicle, I put in park, (it has automatic transmission) it made a strong noise, and the car suddenly halted. I took the vehicle to at least two car shops and they couldn't find anything wrong. what happened to me was exactly as IS described in the recalls. and almost two years later I still feel insecure driving any car, and remembering what happened that day and I hope it never happens again. based on my experience, I'm sure the problem IS bigger than it IS portrayed now, and it may extend to many more vehicles and models. please investigate. thanks. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
I was stopped on the freeway in traffic that had stopped, and I was several feet away from the vehicle in front of me. all of a sudden the gas pedal engaged and my car lunged forward. I pressed on the brake as hard as I could but it did not stop it, so I pulled up the hand brake but not before I…
I was stopped on the freeway in traffic that had stopped, and I was several feet away from the vehicle in front of me. all of a sudden the gas pedal engaged and my car lunged forward. I pressed on the brake as hard as I could but it did not stop it, so I pulled up the hand brake but not before I had hit the rear bumper of the car in front of me. I was ticketed for following too close which was not the case. I explained to the officer what happened when my gas pedal unexpectedly caused to car to accelerate but all he said IS that I better get it fixed. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it, but my car insurance went up, as well as the deductible I had to pay to get my car fixed and repair the other gentleman's car. at the time I didn't consider that it was a manufacturer defect but now I know it might well could have been. my mom had given me the car to drive after she could not drive it any more, and she died not too long thereafter. I now have over 210,000 miles on the car and it has been a pretty good car, except for that one incident. thanks.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seatbelt came out of the mechanism in a rear end collsion. As a result, driver was injured. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
The vehicle was parked and without prior warning the driver side airbag deployed. *mr when the key was turned in the igniton the air bag deployed. *scc
- Air bags › Frontal
Airbags deployed while being parked all day. *Ak
- Air bags · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
Some of the airbag wires are connected and some are not.*ak consumer bought vehicle in which the driver air bag was used and the connections had been cut off, the air bag monitor was also bad, dealer replaced driver air bag and passenger air bags cover. right axle seal shaft was beginning to leak, dealer replaced. *slc
- Air bags › Frontal
Low speed impact accident, airbags deployed, passenger side airbag caught fire. toyota was contacted but after inspeciton send memo that fire was not caused by a manufacturing or design defect. no assistance was offered. Car was totalled by insurance due to cost to replace airbags. If this IS a…
Low speed impact accident, airbags deployed, passenger side airbag caught fire. toyota was contacted but after inspeciton send memo that fire was not caused by a manufacturing or design defect. no assistance was offered. Car was totalled by insurance due to cost to replace airbags. If this IS a "safety feature" why would it catch fire? luckily there was no passenger in the car. driver's side airbag also deployed and singed the jeans that my son was wearing.*ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Air bag light would come on while driving. Have taken to dealership, and mechanic reset air bag light. On 2/22/000, same problem with air bag light happened again. Took it back again and repair was performed. Then again on 8/7/01, same problemoccurred. but, this time mechanic indicated tha tit wa sneeded to replace air bag sensors. First 2 times mechanic did not fix the problem. *Ask
- Air bags
Air bag warning light illuminated while driving - wife had cleaned car interior including center console 2 days prior to illumination. Recall initiated in corolla's and prizm's probably utilize similar system in tercel - please research because hundreds of thousands of tercels have been sold. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While travling about 50 mph, vehicle hit a ditch and guardrail, there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side air bag, vehicle was totalled. *cj
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
I replaced my seatbelt once now the same belt IS broken again and the opposite side also IS broken. Thye hardley get used in the back seat. Now they tell me they cost 190 dollars to replace them I think they should replace them for free. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer involved in a head-on collision travaeling 30-40 mph in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed, causing injuries to the driver's side occupant. Also, vehicle IS was totaled. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at approximately 55 mph driver hit a deer head-on,without braking, and dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuires.prior to this incident, vehicle was involved in head-on collision on 11/98, and dual airbags didnot deploy at that time also. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Unknown or other
Engine experienced complete failure without warning, due to failure of the oil indicator, which did not warn of the low oil level. *yc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fittings are not compatiple with fuel filter and they are forced in the factory this cause I have to change all the fuel line to change the fuel filter if I don't do this this cause a fuel leak
- Unknown or other
I need to know which technical service bulletins on my car have been updated. the factory claims the dealerships have assistance for vehicles which are displaying some type of concern, but that they have no information to provide for me. I visited the recall section and found 20 technical service…
I need to know which technical service bulletins on my car have been updated. the factory claims the dealerships have assistance for vehicles which are displaying some type of concern, but that they have no information to provide for me. I visited the recall section and found 20 technical service bulletins for my car. IS there a national database which keeps these records? I sure would appreciate it! no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak
- Air bags
During a rain storm car slid out of control, then down embankment without air bags ever deploying. bushes, trees, etc were hit, but car landed on drivers side. driver sustained severe head injury.
- Seats
Car rear-ended by vehicle traveling at less than 30mph. caused extensive damage, including failure of driver's seat which fell completely back, exposing driver's head to impacted crash zone. bracket on seat was found to be faulty (apparently metal was weak and warped out of shape upon impact) and…
Car rear-ended by vehicle traveling at less than 30mph. caused extensive damage, including failure of driver's seat which fell completely back, exposing driver's head to impacted crash zone. bracket on seat was found to be faulty (apparently metal was weak and warped out of shape upon impact) and had to be repaired by body shop. toyota canada was informed and said they would conduct an investigation. all pertinent data was provided for them. no one even looked at the car. finally received letter from toyota stating that toyota has "utmost confidence in the safety of the seats" in my car! letter. Also, down played fact that repair work was done to fix faulty seat bracket (even though I have repair report available). I no longer feel safe driving the car in event of accident and toyota has not bothered to examine car, repair report etc..or consider a recall of similar models to check integrity of metal bracket seat supports! had impact been even slightly harder in this case. Driver would have sustained serious head injury or been killed instantly.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer was coming off highway and vehicle shut off with no warning. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While making a turn at 25 mph vehicle struck another vehicle, creating a direct frontal impact in which there was no deployment of drivers or passengers side airbags. Cause unknown. *ak
- Air bags
After an accident, owner wants to know if both air bags have to be reinstalled.
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.
- 10132812Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to inconsistent rotational speed of the engine's crankshaft.
- 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.
- 627261Subject regarding engine hard to start.
- 625647Subject regarding shoulder belt anchor tape set.
- 623051Subject regarding owner renotification of non completed special service campaingns.
- 619097Technical service bulletin regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits.
- 604667Subject regarding toyota dinghy towing guide.
- 600684Replacement of the front axle hub nut.
- 54455Engine control module (ecm) logic has been revised to prevent unnecessary m.i.l "on" conditions at high altitudes with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) po130 and p0133, on vehicles operating at high altitudes.
- 52153Heater performance improvement.
- 52135Seat belt assembly IS now available with 100 mm increase in webbing length.
- 52134Tercel front passenger seat belt.
- 52126Addition to technical instructions for ssc T04.
- 52121Heater performance improvement.
- 51258To improve serviceability of the front ABS wheel speed sensor, the diameter of the speed sensor mounting hole, in the steering knuckle, has been increased.
- 42006Automatic transmission modifications.
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