2000 Toyota Tercel Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 1, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tercel years
Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Tercel. That ranks 5th out of 6 Tercel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Toyota Tercel
Das Bild zeigt meinen eigenen Wagen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Emmka at de.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Toyota Tercel problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 Toyota Tercel recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Toyota Tercel.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Stiff/tight steering has caused my fingers to become bent and twisted. My index and ring fingers are bent towards the baby finger. This results in a crippling effect on my hands. Dt

Steering · received Oct 24, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 768811

Other Toyota Tercel years

← 1999 Tercel

YearComplaintsRecalls
200010
1999 Tercel10
1998 Tercel30
1997 Tercel200
1996 Tercel400
1995 Tercel510

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Tercel?

Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Tercel?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.