2000 Toyota Tercel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
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.
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.
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
Other Toyota Tercel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Tercel | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Tercel | 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 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.