MYRModel Year Report

1994 Toyota Tercel

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1994 Toyota Tercel
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:24.591Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Tercel Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 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 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
1994: 43 complaints
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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 42%

42% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD FRONT END DAMAGE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041102

CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030618

UPON FRONTAL/SIDE IMPACT, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TOYOTA SAYS SENSORS WEREN'T HIT PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950327

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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THE RUBBER PIN/PEG/PIECE (LOOKS LIKE THUMBTACK BUT BIGGER AND MADE OF RUBBER) THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AT THE POINT WERE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH/BUTTON IS, FELL APART INTO FIVE INDIVIDUAL PIECES RESULTING IN THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140531

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

FIRE
TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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HOLE IN LEFT REAR TIRE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941113

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Toyota Tercel?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.