MYRModel Year Report

1984 Toyota Tercel

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1984 Toyota Tercel
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:09:49.930Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1993: 45 complaints 1994: 43 complaints 1994 1995: 51 complaints 1996: 40 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 45 complaints 1994: 43 complaints 1994 1995: 51 complaints 1996: 40 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 45 complaints 1993 1994: 43 complaints 1994 1995: 51 complaints 1995 1996: 40 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1984: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19822
19832
19845
19853
19866
198713
19888
198922
199019
199117
199224
199345
199443
199551
199640
199720
19983
19991
20001

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle stalled, causing accident. (New Jersey state police report)

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-30

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

Show complaint excerpts

Rear driver's side glass window opened so far; attempted to open wider; window broke/shattered into lots of little pieces. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Structure

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-09-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-30 Igniter assembly failure
  2. I
    1989-07-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-22 Broken stabilizer bar
  3. R
    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 Toyota Tercel reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Toyota Tercel?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Toyota Tercel have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.