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1999 Toyota Tercel problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Toyota Tercel is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Tercel model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
33
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
27-31mpg

The worst 1999 Toyota Tercel problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Toyota Tercel 33

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 33 bulletins for the 1999 Toyota Tercel

1999 Toyota Tercel fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.5L 4‑cylFWD25-2830-3627-31

What 1999 Toyota Tercel owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Airbags · VI · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota tercel. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front end crash. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The passenger was killed and the driver was injured. A police report was filed. The contact has pictures. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact did not know if there were any prior failures with the air bag system. The VIN, purchase date, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, and mileages were unknown.

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Questions about the 1999 Toyota Tercel

Is the 1999 Toyota Tercel reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Toyota Tercel, fewer than a typical Tercel model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Toyota Tercel?

Airbags, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1999 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 1999 Toyota Tercel get?

Official estimates for the 1999 Toyota Tercel range from 27 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25-28 city and 30-36 highway.

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