MYRModel Year Report

1991 Toyota Tercel

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1991 Toyota Tercel
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:15.245Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1991 17 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 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1991 17 1992: 24 complaints 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 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 17 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

1991: 17 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 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

7 of 17 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving about 5-10 MPH vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, the restraints did not retract, causing the driver's head to go into the windshield . The dealer has been notfied.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-28

Tercel was hit head on; shoulder belts did not restrain driver & passenger.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-02

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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Consumer was driving and car caught on fire, please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-12

Seats

2 of 17 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.

Latches/locks/linkages

2 of 17 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Equipment

1 of 17 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1991 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Toyota Tercel?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Tercel have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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