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We buy Toyota Tercels from every year, 1995–1999, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Toyota Tercel by year
The Tercel is a small car sold from 1995–1999 with engines including 1.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 115 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 29–31 | 0 | 51 |
| 1996 Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 29–32 | 0 | 40 |
| 1997 Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27–31 | 0 | 20 |
| 1998 Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27–30 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | 27–31 | 0 | 1 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Toyota Tercel problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Tercel, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Toyota Tercel: questions
How much is a junk Toyota Tercel worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Tercels with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Toyota Tercels that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–1999), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Toyota Tercel year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1995 Tercel (51). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, air bags and seat belts.
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