1991 Toyota Tercel Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1991 Toyota Tercel recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1991 Toyota Tercel.

Most common 1991 Toyota Tercel problems

Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	7
Engine And Engine Cooling	5
Seats	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Equipment	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2005-11-25, Electrical System
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 91 TOYOTA TERCEL SEEMS TO HAVE A DEFECT. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN I TURN ON MY TURN SIGNAL, OR MY HEATER FAN, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS, AS WELL AS THE RADIO WILL TURN OFF FOR ABOUT HALF A SECOND, AND THE CAR WILL STUTTER A BIT. SO FAR, THE LIGHTS AND EVERYTHING HAVE COME BACK ON WITH NO PROBLEM, BUT I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF THEM STAYING OFF AT SOME POINT AND LEAVING ME UNABLE TO SEE OR BE SEEN. IT DID IT TONIGHT AFTER I HEARD A LOUD CLICKING AND TURNED OFF MY HEATER TO SEE IF IT WAS COMING FROM THERE, AND THEN TURNED THE HEATER BACK ON. *NM

2001-06-18, Latches/Locks/Linkages
A PART OF THE DOOR MECHANISM THAT CONTROLS THE LATCH BECOMES DISENGAGED TO WHERE THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *AK

2000-01-25, Latches/Locks/Linkages
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH (THE ONE OPERATED BY HAND FROM OUTSIDE) SEEMS TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE SPRING DOES NOT RETURN IT BACK TO THE SECURE POSITION. *AK

1999-03-09, Seat Belts
DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE SEAT BEALT THREADS ARE ALL LOOSE, IS ALL TORNED APART. WEARING THE SEAT BELT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY PROTECTION AT ALL. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE IT, NOT EVEN IN OLDER AND MORE USED CARS.

1999-01-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
DUE TO A DEFECTIVE THEROMOSAT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND OIL LEAKED, DAMAGING THE ENGINE WHICH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN #. *AK

1991 Toyota Tercel questions

Does the 1991 Toyota Tercel have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1991 Toyota Tercel at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Toyota Tercel?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Seats (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Toyota Tercel has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.