1987 TOYOTA TERCEL PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Four wheel drive system:

  • Right front wheel locked up causing vehicle to spin
    

• 2. Electrical system:

  • Alternator failed
    

• 3. Engine/carburetor:

  • Stalling at any speed, mechanic suspects carburetor issue
    
  • Carburetor failed, causing surging/stop
    
  • Carbon buildup on intake valve due to carburetor system failure
    
  • Clogged valves causing surging/stop
    
  • Carburetor issues causing stalling/surging
    
  • Defective carburetor/fuel system causing stalling, hesitation, and surging
    
  • Vehicle fire possibly due to engine failure
    
  • Vehicle high concentration of hydrogen chloride
    
  • Vehicle stalls in traffic intermittently
    

• 4. Seat belt:

  • Driver side seat belt did not restrain in an accident
    

• 5. Tire tread separation:

  • 3 out of 4 tires failed due to tread separation
    

• 6. Brakes:

  • Loud squeaks when applying brakes, required replacement of rotors and pads