MYRModel Year Report

1993 Toyota Tercel

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1993 Toyota Tercel
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:41.130Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
45
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

56% of complaints

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 1992: 24 complaints 1993: 45 complaints 1993 45 1994: 43 complaints 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 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1993: 45 complaints 1993 45 1994: 43 complaints 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 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 45 complaints 1993 45 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

1993: 45 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

56% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Air bag, drivers side did not deploy during rear-end car accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-11

Other: driver's air bag defective, resulting in injury. (Attorney for client) (Other vehicle on 479623)

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22

Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 30MPH, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag fail to deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-18

Seat belts

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and retractor.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Service brakes

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

4% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Toyota Tercel?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.