CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Toyota Tercel has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).
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20Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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1997 Toyota Tercel recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Toyota Tercel.
Most common 1997 Toyota Tercel problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU THINK YOU'RE BUCKLED IN THE SEAT BELT WILL RELEASE ALL OF A SUDDEN.
BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS STOPPED WORKING ABOUT THE SAME TIME. I WOULD BUCKLE MYSELF UP AND MY PASSENGER WOULD THE SEAT BUCKLE POP'S RIGHT OUT OF THE ANCHOR. I AM BREAKING THE LAW EVERY TIME I GET IN MY CAR. I CAN NOT GO ON HIGHWAYS OR FREEWAYS. I CAN NOT HAVE A PASSENGER RIDE IN THE FRONT SEAT.
WHILE I WAS ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE OF MY 1997 TOYOTA TERCEL, I NOTICED A BOLT ATTACHING THE BELT ASSEMBLY TO THE ENGINE WAS STICKING OUT 4 OR 5 INCHES PAST THE BELT ASSEMBLY, RUBBING AGAINST A HOSE. IT DIDN'T LOOK RIGHT, SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO TIGHTENED IT BACK UP. HE SAID THE BOLT HAD JUST "WORKED ITSELF LOOSE". MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS LOOSE BOLT IS INDICATIVE OF A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM, OR THAT SOMEONE HAS BEEN TAMPERING WITH MY CAR. THE CAR HAS AROUND 159,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS PASSING THROUGH AND BOTH VEHICLE COLLIDED.UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK
1997 Toyota Tercel questions
Does the 1997 Toyota Tercel have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Toyota Tercel at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Tercel?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Seat Belts (4), Tires (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.
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