The electrical system on my 91 toyota tercel seems to have a defect. Occasionally, when I turn on my turn signal, or my heater fan, the headlights and taillights, as well as the radio will turn off for about half a second, and the car will stutter a bit. So far, the lights and everything have come back on with no problem, but I'm concerned about the possibility of them staying off at some point and leaving me unable to see or be seen. It did it tonight after I heard a loud clicking and turned off my heater to see if it was coming from there, and then turned the heater back on.
The worst 1991 Toyota Tercel problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts7
- Engine4
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts7
- Engine4
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Toyota Tercel 25
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
1991 Toyota Tercel fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-28 | 26-34 | 24-31 |
What 1991 Toyota Tercel owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A part of the door mechanism that controls the latch becomes disengaged to where the door can not be open from the inside or outside.
The secondary hood latch (the one operated by hand from outside) seems to stick in the open position. The spring does not return it back to the secure position.
Driver side shoulder seat belt needs replacement. The seat bealt threads are all loose, is all torned apart. Wearing the seat belt is not providing any protection at all. I have never seen something like it, not even in older and more used cars.
Due to a defective theromosat, the vehicle stalled and oil leaked, damaging the engine which needs to be replaced. Please provide further information and VIN #.
Driver's side shoulder belt is jammed within the retracting mechanism, causing the shoulder belt to become inoperable. Please give any further detail.
While driving about 5-10 MPH vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, the restraints did not retract, causing the driver's head to go into the windshield . The dealer has been notfied. *ak
While driving the seat belt broke and the driver was not restrained in the seat. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and they said that it was not their problem. The owner had to pay to have the belt corrected. Owner thinks that this is a safety defect.
Driver's side shoulder belt is ripping apart. The owner has made an appointment with the dealer .
Air conditioner failed, wetting front floor on passenger's side.
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Questions about the 1991 Toyota Tercel
Is the 1991 Toyota Tercel reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1991 Toyota Tercel, fewer than a typical Tercel model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Toyota Tercel?
Seat belts, with 7 complaints. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Tercel have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Toyota Tercel have the most seat belts problems?
The Toyota Tercel model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1992 (11 complaints) and 1995 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Toyota Tercel get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Toyota Tercel range from 24 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-28 city and 26-34 highway.
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