1998 Toyota Tercel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tercel years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Toyota Tercel. That ranks 4th out of 6 Tercel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Toyota Tercel recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Engine noise and hesitation, several repair attempts, however unable to rectify. Mjs
Seat belt failure. *yc
Was traveling approximately 35mph when another vehicle was rearended by the tercel. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak
Other Toyota Tercel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Tercel | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Tercel | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Tercel | 20 | 0 |
| 1996 Tercel | 40 | 0 |
| 1995 Tercel | 51 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota Tercel?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Toyota Tercel?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.