1996 Toyota Tercel problems

Filed May 3, 2015 · Steering, Wheels · 121,500 miles · PR

Steering wheel became loose while parallel parking. Car won't steer.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Brakes · 123,550 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owned a 1996 toyota tercel. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the front passenger's side brake rotor fractured. As a result, the front passengers wheel seized and the other wheels lost hydraulic pressure causing the vehicle to spin out of control crashing into a concrete wall. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not. The contact and the passenger sustained unknown minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,550.

Filed Sep 4, 2013 · Seat belts · 160,000 miles · CA

Front passenger side seat belt will no longer grab. Part seems defective, but no appearance of any crack, or damage.

Filed Feb 26, 2010 · Acceleration · 145,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 toyota tercel. While driving 60 MPH the vehicle accelerated and would not stop. He had to drive to a service road and force the gear into park to stop the vehicle. Some wd-40 was sprayed on the engine and they have not had the problem since. The vehicle was purchased in 2008 with 128,000 miles. The contact has not called the dealer or taken the vehicle in for inspection. The failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 11/11/10 *bf updated 11/18/10

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Electrical · 188,602 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns 1996 toyota tercel. While driving 60 MPH white smoke was coming from the dashboard. The smoke turned into a fire that was extinguished by the contact. The fire melted a hole in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the failure was diagnosed as an electrical short caused by a separated wire in the air bag. The purchase date was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 188,602. Updated 01-16-08. *kb the consumer stated white smoke was emitting from the steering column, then the consumer noticed flames coming from the top portion of the steering column. The consumer was able to put the fire out by using some water. The mechanic stated a wire separated from the drivers air bag which caused the short. Updated

Filed May 14, 2007 · Tires · 100,000 miles · SC

Tl - while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle hit debris in the road causing complete tire tread separation on the passenger rear tire. All four tires were replaced may 2006 due to driver's front tire having had tread separation. The failure mileage on the tire was unknown. The tire has not been replaced. The current mileage on the vehicle is 100,000. There were no injuries. The engine size is unknown. Kb the consumer provided invoices for the repair. Updated 06/14/07

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Tires · IL · crash

1996 toyota tercel tire blew out. *ts the vehicle ran off the road to the right and spun to the right striking a guardrail with it's left front. The vehicle again struck the guardrail with it's left rear and spun to the right making a 360 degree turn and came to rest in the right lane. There was severe damage to the left front and left rear of the vehicle. There were no injuries (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Airbags · 215,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

(1) automobile accident while avoiding collision with a deer. Accident caused severe front end damage and bending of the uni-body frame. (2) failure of air-bags to deploy. (3) no corrective actions taken as the vehicle was deemed to be a total loss. Some parts have been disposed of, ie. Assorted trim and the front fenders.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Seat belts · CA

The seat belt latch in the consumer's 1996 toyota tercel was installed incorrectly. *nm the consumer stated the velt must be worn twisted.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Seat belts · 100,000 miles · NC

The driver's seat belt buckle failed which made the seat belt inoperative. *jb