1989 TOYOTA TERCEL PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Acceleration Issues

  • Carburetor causes car not to accelerate when accelerator is pressed
    
  • Carburetor failure resulting in dangerous acceleration, no power, hesitation, and stalling
    
  • Carburetors do not work properly when pressing on the brake, causing the car to cut off
    
  • Vehicle stalls in traffic due to defective carburetor
    
  • Vehicle experiencing sputter and jerking when idling due to defective carburetor
    
  • Known defect in the carburetor design leading to stalling and eventual failure
    

• 2. Brake Issues

  • Brake pedal too close to gas pedal, causing the driver to hit both pedals simultaneously when stopping
    
  • While pushing on brakes, vehicle does not make a complete stop, resulting in the use of emergency brake
    
  • Defect in workmanship on the alternator causing the consumer to purchase a remanufactured alternator that only lasted three days
    

• 3. Door Issues

  • Door lock on the passenger side fails to lock/unlock from outside
    
  • Door locks stick
    
  • Driver's seat track has broken multiple times
    

• 4. Electrical Issues

  • Dealership did not use the specified part in the headlight bulb recall notice
    
  • Trunk leaks causing water damage
    
  • Vehicle experiencing trunk leakage even after repairs were made
    

• 5. Miscellaneous Issues

  • Front shoulder retractor didn't retract during an accident
    
  • Right front wheels locked up while driving, causing vehicle to go out of control and crash
    
  • Windows only roll down halfway
    
  • Windshield wiper pump and sprayer failed