1996 Toyota Tercel Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Toyota Tercel, 10% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,800 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Oil sludge problem with 1996 Toyota Tercel. The car was under warranty and Toyota would not pay. Car was taken and sold at an auction leaving me to pay the difference.”
NHTSA complaint #10018457, filed 2003-05, 41,800 milesEngine 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 1996 Toyota Tercel
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology