1993 Toyota Tercel Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Toyota Tercel, 9% of the 43 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.
“Consumer purchased new at 72,517, was told that a new engine needed to be installed. Dealer agreed to replace engine, only if damage was not due to wear and tear. Dealer took engine apart, and said it was wear and tear, and did not replace engine. Consumer had to purchase a new engine in december of 1999.”
NHTSA complaint #876526, filed 2000-12“While driving, vehicle exhibits white smoke, consumer had two different mechanics inspect vehicle and both stated that the rings are shot and engine needs to be replaced, there were no indications that the engine overheated.”
NHTSA complaint #785927, filed 2002-03Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 15% |
| 1996 | 4 | 10% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 18% |
| 1993 | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 | 3 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 24% |
| 1990 | 7 | 37% |
| 1988 | 3 | 38% |
| 1987 | 3 | 23% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1993 Toyota Tercel
24 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Toyota Tercel
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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