MYRModel Year Report

1986 Toyota Tercel

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1986 Toyota Tercel
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:36.351Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 6 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 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 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 6 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 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 6 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

1986: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

4 of 6 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

The drivers seatbelt buckle will not release. Please describbe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-11

Service brakes

2 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

In 2006-2007, my 20 year-old 1986 Toyota Tercel station wagon began exhibiting sudden acceleration and/or failure to decelerate, caused by a sticking accelerator pedal -- causing no injuries but requiring me to brake, shift to neutral, and/or stomp...

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-27

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank 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

1986 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Toyota Tercel?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 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.