Trim Report

Toyota Tercel DX1997

Includes:TERCEL|DX

DX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,689
$5K–$5K
1 listings125,000 avg miles
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DX

Toyota Tercel Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 Toyota Tercel trims

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.

View at NHTSA

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
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Toyota Tercel Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 Toyota Tercel trims

27–31mpg combined
·
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)

Is the DX Worth It?

Common questions about the 1997 Toyota Tercel DX

How does the DX compare to other Toyota Tercel trims?

the DX sits in a specific spot in the 1997 Toyota Tercel lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1997 Toyota Tercel page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Toyota Tercel DX?

The DX shares its core mechanicals with other Toyota Tercel trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 1997 model page has the details.

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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