1990 Toyota Tercel Seat belts 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 seat belts of the 1990 Toyota Tercel, 11% of the 19 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 does not accelerate smoothly or easily and loses acceleration when attempting to pass. Driver side seatbelt harness has shredded over time and is no longer usable.”
NHTSA complaint #546747, filed 1997-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 20% |
| 1996 | 3 | 8% |
| 1995 | 10 | 20% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 46% |
| 1991 | 7 | 41% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 8% |
| 1986 | 3 | 50% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1990 Toyota Tercel
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission 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.
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