Trim Report

Toyota Tercel DX1995

Includes:TERCEL|DX

DX Market Overview

Toyota Tercel Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1995 Toyota Tercel trims

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 59 complaints, the 1995 Toyota Tercel rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
59
Complaints
25
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
06E0260002006-23-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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08E0500002008-11-08
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1995 Toyota Tercel's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 59 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags20
02Seat Belts10
03Visibility6
04Tires3
05Electrical System3
59 total across 1 model years (1995–1995)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota Tercel Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1995 Toyota Tercel trims

29–31mpg combined
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26-28city
·
32-35hwy
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$2,200-$2,350/yr

Fuel economy for the 1995 Toyota Tercel ranges from 29 to 31 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Tercel - Manual 4-spd
31mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city35 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Tercel - Manual 5-spd
30mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$2,250/yr-1/10 Poor
Tercel - Automatic 3-spd
29mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city32 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Tercel - Automatic 4-spd
29mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city35 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor

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

1995 Toyota Tercel DX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the DX compare to other Toyota Tercel trims?

the DX sits in a specific spot in the 1995 Toyota Tercel lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1995 Toyota Tercel page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1995 Toyota Tercel DX?

Budget for standard DX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1995 has 2 recalls on file. 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?

The best model year for the Toyota Tercel DX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Toyota Tercel overview.

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