MYRModel Year Report

1995 Toyota Tercel

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1995 Toyota Tercel
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:08:49.766Z

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, 1995 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 40 complaints 1995: 51 complaints 1995 1996: 40 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1995: 51 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19822
19832
19845
19853
19866
198713
19888
198922
199019
199117
199224
199343
199440
199551
199640
199720
19983
19991
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 24%

24% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *MR WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITON THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20020927

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE BEING PARKED ALL DAY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020924

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THIS IS A RECOUNT OF EVENTS IN WHICH MY TIRE FAILED. I BEGAN MY COMMUTE TO WORK BY ENTERING ONTO A GOOD CONDITION STATE HIGHWAY AND BEGAN DRIVING 65 MPH AROUND 6:30 AM EDT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181105

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Toyota Tercel?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota Tercel have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.