Toyota Tercel

19841999 · 56 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
29
Best
33

The Toyota Tercel has been tested by the EPA across 56 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1999. Over this period, the Tercel has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 33 MPG, with an overall average of 29 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1999
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
1999
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG
1999
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,950283631MPG
1998
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
1998
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG
1998
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,000273530MPG
1997
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200253127MPG
1997
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG
1997
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,950283531MPG
1996
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,050273229MPG
1996
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,050263529MPG
1996
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,850293632MPG
1996
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,000273530MPG
1995
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,050273229MPG
1995
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,050263529MPG
1995
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,950283531MPG
1995
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,000273530MPG
1994
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1994
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,050273329MPG
1994
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1993
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1993
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,050273329MPG
1993
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1992
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1992
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,000273330MPG
1992
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253328MPG
1991
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1991
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,950283431MPG
1991
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
1990
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200252927MPG
1990
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,050273329MPG
1990
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150263328MPG
1990
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400232825MPG
1989
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
1989
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,800303733MPG
1989
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050273429MPG
1988
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
1988
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,050263229MPG
1988
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263329MPG
1987
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200253127MPG
1987
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,800313733MPG
1987
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,000273530MPG
1986
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200262927MPG
1986
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,850303532MPG
1986
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG
1985
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,850303532MPG
1985
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG
1985
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200262927MPG
1985
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,850303532MPG
1985
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG
1984
1.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200263027MPG
1984
1.5L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,850303532MPG
1984
1.5L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG
1984
1.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200262927MPG
1984
1.5L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,850303532MPG
1984
1.5L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263429MPG

Historical Efficiency

1999
31
1998
30
1997
31
1996
32
1995
31
1994
29
1993
29
1992
30
1991
31
1990
29
1989
33
1988
29
1987
33
1986
32
1985
32
1984
32

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Tercel) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Toyota Tercel. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Toyota Toyota Tercel grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
108
Total Deaths
103

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
13.9%
Fire Occurrence
1.9%
Speeding Involved
14.8%
DUI Involved
24.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

68%
Front
25%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
1.75
2022
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2018
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.92
2017
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2016
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
1.08
2015
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2014
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.95

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1995
2
1987
1
1984
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory