1998 Toyota Tercel CE 3AT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE in Coral Rose Pearl, Front Left, 06-16-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Toyota Tercel 2-door sedan, front left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Front and side of a Toyota Tercel in Taichung by WC-QHS, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE in Coral Rose Pearl, Rear Left, 06-16-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Toyota Tercel CE 3AT is a 93-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic transmission w/od and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,190 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 93 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Tercel measures 162.6 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,090 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,190 ($26,299 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 93 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 74 x 87 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic multiport fuel injection (EFI), return-less fuel system |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic transmission w/OD |
| 1st Gear | 2.81 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.3 |
| Final Drive | 3.52 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam |
| Turning Diameter | 32.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 7.1 x 1.0 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in., steel |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in., steel |
| Tires Front | 185/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | 185/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 162.6 in |
| Width | 65.4 in |
| Height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
| Front Track | 55.1 in |
| Rear Track | 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,090 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (1998 Toyota Tercel 2-DR.).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota TERCEL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 11, 2008 · 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."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
NHTSA campaign 08E050000
11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota TERCEL
Owner Complaints
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota TERCEL (2 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
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 1998 TOYOTA TERCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.