1996 TOYOTA TERCEL PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Airbag Deployment Issues:

  • Failure of Airbags to Deploy
    
  • Dual Airbags Did Not Deploy During Front End Collision
    
  • No Deployment of Driver's Side Airbag During Vehicle Collision
    
  • Airbags Deployed with Powder Substance Causing Injuries
    

• 2. Brake Issues:

  • Brakes Failed
    
  • Emergency Brake Failed
    

• 3. Engine/Mechanical Issues:

  • Fuel Line Failure Resulting in Explosion
    
  • Heater Fan Motor Overheated, Resulting in Fire
    
  • Oil Sludge Problem Leading to Motor Failure
    
  • Transmission and Engine Oil Pan Cracked, Leaking Fuel
    
  • Vehicle Caught on Fire
    
  • Steering Wheel Locking Up
    
  • Ignition Key Hard to Turn, Engine Hard to Start
    

• 4. Visibility Issues:

  • Defroster Failed Causing Poor Visibility
    
  • Poor Front and Rear Window Defoggers Causing Poor Visibility
    

• 5. Suspension Issues:

  • Front Suspension Failure
    

• 6. Seatbelt Issues:

  • Driver's Side Seat Belt Failure
    
  • Seat Belt Latch Installed Incorrectly
    

• 7. Tire/Wheel Issues:

  • Tire Blowout, Resulting in Accident
    
  • Tire Tread Separation Causing Accident
    
  • Front Wheel Making Loud Noise While Driving
    

• 8. Miscellaneous Car Problems:

  • Rear End of Car Too Light, Causing Accidents
    
  • Steering Wheel Became Loose While Parking
    
  • Mileage Being Erased When Car Placed in Reverse
    

• 9. Fire Hazard:

  • Vehicle Fire Risk Due to Electrical Short in Air Bag Wire
    

• 10. Transmission Issues:

  • Transmission Leak
    

• 11. Accident-Causing Issues:

  • Automobile Accident While Avoiding Collision with Deer
    
  • Rear-end Collision Causing Airbag Deployment and Injuries
    
  • Head-On Collision Causing Airbag Deployment and Injuries
    
  • Vehicle Accelerating and Not Stopping at High Speeds
    

• 12. Body Frame Damage:

  • Severe Front End Damage and Bending of Uni-Body Frame During Accident