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BrakesPart report

1990 Toyota Tercel Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Toyota Tercel, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997210%
1996513%
199536%
1994410%
199337%
199214%
1990211%
1989314%
198718%
1986117%
1984120%

Other parts of the 1990 Toyota Tercel

Engine cooling
7 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Toyota Tercel

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology