Trim Report

Toyota Tercel DX1994

Includes:TERCEL|DX

Toyota Tercel Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1994 Toyota Tercel trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 49 complaints for the 1994 Toyota Tercel, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
49
Complaints
19
Crashes
3
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 49 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 1994 Toyota Tercel. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags20
02Engine And Engine Cooling6
03Tires4
04Seat Belts4
05Visibility3
49 total across 1 model years (1994–1994)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota Tercel Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1994 Toyota Tercel trims

24–29mpg combined
·
23-27city
·
26-33hwy
·
$2,350-$2,800/yr

The 1994 Toyota Tercel delivers 24 to 29 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Tercel - Manual 4-spd
29mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Tercel - Manual 5-spd
27mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Tercel - Automatic 3-spd
24mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city26 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

DX Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1994 Toyota Tercel DX

How does the DX compare to other Toyota Tercel trims?

The DX occupies a distinct position in the Toyota Tercel range. See how it stacks up on the 1994 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1994 Toyota Tercel DX?

Budget for standard DX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Toyota Tercel DX?

For the DX, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Toyota Tercel buyer's guide.

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