1995 TOYOTA TERCEL PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Air bag deployment issues:

  • After an accident, owner wants to know if both air bags have to be reinstalled
    
  • Air bag warning light illuminated while driving
    
  • Driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy in collision
    
  • Air bags deployed while being parked all day
    
  • Air bag warning light illuminated after cleaning car interior
    
  • Airbag caught fire during low speed impact accident
    
  • Air bag did not deploy in rear-end collision
    
  • Air bag did not deploy in head-on collision
    
  • Air bag deployed unexpectedly while parked
    
  • Dual air bags did not deploy in collisions
    
  • Airbags did not deploy after hitting a tree
    
  • No deployment of air bags in car accident
    

• 2. Seat belt issues:

  • Driver's side seatbelt mechanism failure in rear-end collision
    
  • Passenger side front shoulder/lap belt tightens and chokes occupant
    
  • Rear passenger tripping over seatbelt anchors
    
  • Seat belt buckles failed to latch onto seatbelt
    
  • Seat belts broken and need replacement
    

• 3. Acceleration issues:

  • Vehicle had a sudden acceleration episode
    
  • Gas pedal unexpectedly caused vehicle to accelerate
    
  • Vehicle jumped out of gear, causing an accident
    

• 4. Other issues:

  • Emergency parking brake disengaged by itself due to rubber band in gear
    
  • Engine failure due to low oil indicator failure
    
  • Front passenger seat belts are too short
    
  • Windshield seal failed and caused leaks
    
  • Offensive odor inside engine compartment
    
  • Poor performance of the brake system
    
  • Right windshield wiper arm not working
    
  • Vehicle shut off without warning
    
  • Replacement of battery
    
  • Windshield not properly sealed with stress fracture
    
  • Windshield problems
    
  • Michelin tire blowouts
    
  • Vehicle losing control and flipping over while driving
    
  • Vehicle hit a ditch and guardrail with no air bag deployment
    
  • Vehicle sliding out of control and hitting trees without air bag deployment
    
  • Vehicle experiencing brake issues
    
  • Passengers from rear seats having issues with seatbelt attachments
    
  • Wipers not working properly
    
  • Vehicle stalling and hesitating at start
    
  • Offensive odor entering engine compartment
    
  • Light rain causing visibility issues due to no rear defroster
    
  • Passenger side windshield defogging too much
    
  • Vehicle having issues with windshield wipers and arms
    
  • Engine acceleration causing collision due to unresponsive brakes