1987 Toyota TERCEL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 8 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 25.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 12.5% |
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 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Power Train:Axle Hubs: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 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. 8 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 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 2; 2000: 2; 2002: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 482910 · 1995-04-01 (April 1, 1995)
VEHICLE HAS HIGH CONCENTRATION OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505179 · 1996-06-10 (June 10, 1996)
CLOGGED VALVES. CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE/STOP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505179 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550559 · 2000-01-22 (January 22, 2000)
4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550559 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 554255 · 2000-09-01 (September 1, 2000)
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE, PRIOR TO FIRE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 554255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 762133 · 2002-05-21 (May 21, 2002)
OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS, 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES HAVE FAILED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE APPROX 6-1/2 YEARS OLD WITH 35,000 MILES WITH PLENTY OF REMAINING TREAD DEPTH.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 762133 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964849 · 1995-05-05 (May 5, 1995)
CARBURETOR; SYSTEM FAILS CREATING CARBON BUILD UP ON INTAKE VALVE. VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE HESITATION/SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974281 · 1995-10-31 (October 31, 1995)
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN IT CAME LOOSE . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 986448 · 1996-08-13 (August 13, 1996)
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986448 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
92V111000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 1992-07-13 (July 13, 1992)
THERE CAN BE INTERFERENCE WITH THE HEADLAMP HOUSING IF HEADLAMP BULBS ARE REPLACED WITH ANY BRAND OTHER THAN KOITO BRAND BULBS.
Consequence: THE INTERFERENCE WITH THE HEADLAMP HOUSING CAUSED BYOTHER THAN KOITO BRAND LAMP BULBS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, "LAMPS,REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: TOYOTA DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A NEW KOITO BRAND BULB WITH NO CHARGE IF A NON-KOITO BRAND BULB IS NOW INSTALLED, OR SHOULD A HEADLAMP BULB BURN OUT IN THE FUTURE. "CAUTION LABELS" WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON EACH HEADLAMP HOUSING.
NHTSA campaign record ↗