Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota Tercel, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags17
- Seat belts10
- Visibility6
- Tires3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Power train2
- Electrical system2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Unknown or other2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 15 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 8 1995 Tercel vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 10 people died inside them, and 3 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1995 Toyota Tercel failed the safety check 0.87% of the time — 33% less often than the average 1995 passenger car (1.29%). Median odometer at inspection: 154,994 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
55 1995 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 7.4–8.3 L/100 km (about 28–32 mpg US), CO₂ 170–191 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 8.2 | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Tercel · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Tercel · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 8.9 | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| Tercel · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 7.5 | 8.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1995 Toyota Tercel.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Toyota told its dealers about the 1995 Toyota Tercel: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 627261 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HARD TO START. *YD |
| 625647 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JG |
| 623051 | SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF NON COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAINGNS. *ET |
| 619097 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT |
| 604667 | SUBJECT REGARDING TOYOTA DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT |
| 600684 | REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT. *YC |
| 54455 | ENGINE 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. *YC |
| 52153 | HEATER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT. *JD |
| 52135 | SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IS NOW AVAILABLE WITH 100 MM INCREASE IN WEBBING LENGTH. *JD |
| 52134 | TERCEL FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT. *JD |
| 52126 | ADDITION TO TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SSC T04. *JD |
| 52121 | HEATER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT. *JD |
| 51258 | TO IMPROVE SERVICEABILITY OF THE FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, THE DIAMETER OF THE SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING HOLE, IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE, HAS BEEN INCREASED. *JD |
| 42006 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODIFICATIONS. *TW |
| 42005 | 1ST AND REVERSE GEAR CLUTCH CHANGES. *TW |
| 37805 | NEW ACCESSORY RIGHT HAND MIRROR KIT. *TW |
| 10244113 | TSB: 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. |
| 10207946 | POL: 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. |
| 10197476 | Replacement vin plates. |
| 10197473 | Product general information. |
| 10188913 | TSB: 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. |
| 10174891 | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates |
| 10174890 | TSB: 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 thi |
| 10152205 | TSB: 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 |
| 10145776 | Update on Technician Certification Requirements. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)