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1984 Toyota Tercel Base Auto

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1984 Toyota Tercel – front
Photo: 1984 Toyota Tercel 1.3 XG front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the L20 (1983–1986); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1984 Toyota Tercel 1.3 XG front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1983 Toyota Tercel AL20 3-door by Hoikka1 cropped and levels adjusted by Mr.choppers, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1985 Toyota Tercel 5dr by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1984 Toyota Tercel 1.3 XG rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Interior of AL20 Tercel by Hoikka1, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1984 Toyota Tercel Base Auto is a 63-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,288 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 63 horsepower at 4,800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$5,288 ($16,541 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5L I4 (3A)
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower63 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City26 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Toyota TERCEL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

NHTSA campaign 07E064000

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Toyota TERCEL

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Toyota TERCEL (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
Seat Belts1
Structure1
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 29, 1996 · Equipment
“AIR CONDITIONER REPAIRED. *SD”
Jun 25, 1996 · Engine And Engine Cooling Crash
“VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.(NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)*SD”
Aug 22, 1995 · Seat Belts
“THE BACK SEATBELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT”
Aug 16, 1995 · Structure
“THE REAR RUSTED OUT AND IT ALMOST CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT”
Jun 1, 1995 · Visibility
“REAR DRIVER'S SIDE GLASS WINDOW OPENED SO FAR; ATTEMPTED TO OPEN WIDER; WINDOW BROKE/SHATTERED INTO LOTS OF LITTLE PIECES. TT”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 TOYOTA TERCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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