1997 Toyota Tercel

$4,689
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$5K–$5K
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Avg Mileage125,000 mi
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Toyota Tercel Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

The 1997 Toyota Tercel's low safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 25 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
25
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
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 1997 Toyota Tercel has accumulated 25 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags8
02Engine And Engine Cooling4
03Tires4
04Seat Belts2
05Air Bags,seat Belts2
25 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Tercel Fuel Economy

27–31mpg combined
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25-28city
·
31-35hwy
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$2,200-$2,500/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 1997 Toyota Tercel ranges from 27 to 31 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Tercel - Manual 5-spd
31mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city35 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Tercel - Automatic 4-spd
29mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Tercel - Automatic 3-spd
27mpg
1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 1997 Toyota Tercel

2States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 50% of listings are there. But with 2 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1997.

Buying a 1997 Toyota Tercel?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1997 Toyota Tercel a good car to buy?

The 1997 Toyota Tercel has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Toyota Tercel?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 1997 Toyota Tercel. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 1997 Toyota Tercel?

Fuel economy ranges from 27 to 31 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $251 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1997 Toyota Tercel?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 1997 Toyota Tercel, based on 25 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1997 compare to other Toyota Tercel years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Toyota Tercel model years. Visit the Toyota Tercel buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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