MYRModel Year Report

1992 Toyota Tercel

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1992 Toyota Tercel
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:42:04.004Z

Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Tercel Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 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 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 45 complaints 1994: 43 complaints 1994 1995: 51 complaints 1996: 40 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1992: 24 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 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

11 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and front.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HER IN SEAT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990113

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER WHILE VEHICLE ROLLING OVER, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE EJECTED/INJURY. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960725

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT STARTED TO ENTANGLE FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM. DRIVER CONTACTED THE DEALER BY PHONE. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050216

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

ON 12/29/2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 10AM, MY 84 YEAR MOTHER WAS LEAVING A WALGREEN'S PARKING LOT LOCATED IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA. AFTER BACKING UP, SHE PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE WHERE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150122

Also filed under ENGINE

TIRES

1 of 24 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

SUSPENSION

1 of 24 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Toyota Tercel?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Toyota Tercel have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.