1995 Toyota Tercel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tercel years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota Tercel. That is the most of any Tercel model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 21 crashes, 1 fire, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 51owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Toyota Tercel problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 20% | 117,893 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Toyota Tercel recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Toyota Tercel.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE WITH LITE TRAFFIC, I DECIDED TO CHANGE FROM THE MIDDLE LANE INTO THE RIGHT HAND LANE…
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. I have to say that i noticed it in past unlatch but i thought i may have not pushed it well. But it seems part is defective. *tr
I have a 1995 toyota tercel and the seat belt buckles are broken and no have a correct function. Please i need to know is this a recall i consider this issue affect a security driver and passenger safety in a crash. *tr
Seat belt buckles failed to latch on to seat belt. *tr
My 1995 toyota tercel experienced a sudden acceleration episode nearly 2 years ago. I was entering a main road when i noticed the vehicle began to accelerate. I repeatedly pressed the brake, but the vehicle would not respond. Fortunately, there were no other vehicles around me at the time, and when…
Other Toyota Tercel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Tercel | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Tercel | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Tercel | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Tercel | 20 | 0 |
| 1996 Tercel | 40 | 0 |
| 1995 | 51 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota Tercel?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Toyota Tercel?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Toyota Tercel a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tercel model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.