1995 Toyota Tercel
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.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 51 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
33% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-27
Airbags deployed while being parked all day.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-24
Seat belts
20% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
Show complaint excerpts
I hit a curb side and my buckle unlatched after further checking I noticed with little resistance it sometimes unlatches eventhough it makes the click sound.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-27
Drivers side seatbelt came out of the mechanism in a rear end collsion. As a result, driver was injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-26
Visibility
12% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing windshield and windshield wiper/washer.
Tires
6% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-11-05
Engine and engine cooling
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Toyota Tercel — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
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, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota Tercel have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.