1989 Toyota TERCEL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 11 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 27.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift: 1; Seats: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2002: 1; 2004: 1; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 503156 · 1996-04-11 (April 11, 1996)
BRAKE PEDAL TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT BOTH PEDALS SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN TRYING TO STOP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8003215 · 2002-01-30 (January 30, 2002)
WHILE PUSHING ON BRAKES, VEHICLE DOES NOT MAKE A COMPLETE STOP, INSTEAD BRAKE PEDAL WILL TOUCH THE GROUND, RESULTING IN USE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE MASTER CYLINDER IS OUT. DRUMS WERE TURNED BECAUSE THERE ARE TOO THIN. THE FRONT AXLE IS LEAKING BAD. GOODYEAR TIRES ARE BAD, P155/80R13, DOT NUMBER MDE4E70119. INSIDE THE VEHICLE THERE IS A FUEL ODOR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8003215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975023 · 1995-11-16 (November 16, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC DUE TO DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975023 at NHTSA ↗