1986 Toyota Tercel Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1986 Toyota Tercel, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle leaks fuel , and it leaks all the time. Owner has taken vehicle to dealer, and was told that fuel tank had rusted out. Owner also notes that dealer noted that this is a common problem with this type of vehicle. Owner is very concerned for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #815818, filed 1997-08Fuel system: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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