1984 Toyota Tercel Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl · 26 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Toyota Tercel (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1984 Toyota Tercel. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and equipment (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Equipment1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1984 Toyota Tercel version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 30 | 35 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 26 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 25 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 25 | 28 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1984 Toyota Tercel in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE89134Broken stabilizer barClosed · Jul 3, 1989
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023Equipment, Vehicle speed control, Air bags. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year…
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022Equipment, Tires, Wheels. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of…
- 10188913Feb 3, 2021Equipment. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01…
- 10145749Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953Jul 31, 2018Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin…
- 10131713Jan 11, 2018Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and…
- 10123420Oct 27, 2017Body and structure. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided…
Other model years of the Toyota Tercel
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 20 | 154,500 | 0 | — | 29 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 40 | 122,525 | 0 | — | 30 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 51 | 99,700 | 0 | — | 30 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 40 | 127,043 | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 43 | — | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 24 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 28 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 17 | 218,800 | 0 | — | 28 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 19 | 76,000 | 1 | — | 28 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 22 | — | 1 | — | 29 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 13 | — | 1 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 6 | 150,000 | 0 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
All Toyota Tercel model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Toyota Tercel have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1984 Toyota Tercel as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Toyota Tercel is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1984 Toyota Tercel been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1984 Toyota Tercel get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Toyota Tercel (Tercel, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 26 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.