Trim Report

Toyota Tercel DX1996

Includes:TERCEL|DX

DX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$500
$500–$500
1 listings25,000 avg miles
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DX

Toyota Tercel Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 Toyota Tercel trims

Elevated

The 1996 Toyota Tercel has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 46 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
46
Complaints
11
Crashes
4
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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 46 owners have filed complaints about the 1996 Toyota Tercel. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags7
02Suspension5
03Seat Belts4
04Visibility4
05Tires3
46 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota Tercel Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Toyota Tercel trims

29–32mpg combined
·
26-29city
·
32-36hwy
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$2,100-$2,350/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 1996 Toyota Tercel returns 29–32 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Tercel - Manual 4-spd
32mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city36 hwy~$2,100/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)

Is the DX Worth It?

Common questions about the 1996 Toyota Tercel DX

How does the DX compare to other Toyota Tercel trims?

the DX sits in a specific spot in the 1996 Toyota Tercel lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1996 Toyota Tercel page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 Toyota Tercel DX?

Budget for standard DX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1996 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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