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SuspensionPart report

1997 Toyota Tercel Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 20 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 suspension of the 1997 Toyota Tercel, 10% of the 20 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.

“Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right, causing excessive wear on the front right tire. Consumer has contacted the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #814214, filed 1997-07

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997210%
1996410%
199512%
199413%
199214%
198915%
1984120%

Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Tercel

Air bags
8 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Tercel

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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