Air bag, drivers side did not deploy during rear-end car accident.
The worst 1993 Toyota Tercel problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags24
- Seat belts5
- Engine4
- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Tires2
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Toyota Tercel
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Toyota Tercel 27
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...
1993 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 | 23-27 | 26-33 | 24-29 |
What 1993 Toyota Tercel owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle at any speed smell strong chemical fumes into the passenger compartment(plastic material) dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts
While driving, vehicle exhibits white smoke, consumer had two different mechanics inspect vehicle and both stated that the rings are shot and engine needs to be replaced, there were no indications that the engine overheated.
Dealer first said nothing wrong. Reset . Then came on again. Said may be bad sensor. I noticed 50 airbag complaints on this site. This airbag may not deploy in a crash and dealer/toyota will not repair this obvoius saftey defect.
While traveling at 65 MPH consumer applied brake which caused wheels to lock. Brake pedal went to floor, and would not return. Problem caused vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Manufacturer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further detail on this matter.
Engine prematurely failed at 72,000 miles. Consumer had to buy a rebuilt engine.
Consumer purchased new at 72,517, was told that a new engine needed to be installed. Dealer agreed to replace engine, only if damage was not due to wear and tear. Dealer took engine apart, and said it was wear and tear, and did not replace engine. Consumer had to purchase a new engine in december of 1999.
That day, when I drive in rt 21, I suddently lost control, hit to another SUV, we slow down( dot number: )
After putting air in all tires, consumer took vehicle to a repair shop where they found out that tires had a tread separation without a prior warning.
While driving about 35 MPH consumer's vehicle crashed into another,and the air bag did not deploy.
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Questions about the 1993 Toyota Tercel
Is the 1993 Toyota Tercel reliable?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 1993 Toyota Tercel, 2.1 times a typical Tercel model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Toyota Tercel?
Airbags, with 24 complaints. Next is seat belts (5).
How many recalls does the 1993 Toyota Tercel have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Toyota Tercel have bad airbags?
The Toyota Tercel model years with the most airbags complaints are 1993 (24 complaints), 1994 (18 complaints) and 1995 (17 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Toyota Tercel get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Toyota Tercel range from 24 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-27 city and 26-33 highway.
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