MYRModel Year Report

1994 Toyota Tercel

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1994 Toyota Tercel
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:37.802Z

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
43
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

42% 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 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1993: 45 complaints 1994: 43 complaints 1994 43 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 1992 1993: 45 complaints 1994: 43 complaints 1994 43 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 1994: 43 complaints 1994 43 1995: 51 complaints 1995 1996: 40 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1994: 43 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

42% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2004-11-02

Consumer involved in a head-on collision traveling approximately 30 MPH. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-18

Upon frontal/side impact, air bag failed to deploy. Toyota says sensors weren't hit properly. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-27

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Service brakes

9% · 4 reports

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, 2014-05-31

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Visibility

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

FIRE

Tires

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Hole in left rear tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-13

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.