VIN Vehicle Report

1984 Toyota Tercel

JT1H0AL2000083398

Vehicle record for the 1984 Toyota Tercel (VIN JT1H0AL2000083398). Green, hatchback, gasoline. Registered in Sumy. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.

1 recall campaign → Gasoline
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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

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History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.

At a glance

LocationSumy, UKRAINE
ColorGreen
Recall campaigns1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Toyota
Model
Tercel
Year
1984
Body style
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
1.3 L
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
Japan

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1984 Toyota Tercel data →

📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionsumy
Last operation date2021-08-27
Last operation540 - ЗНЯТТЯ З ОБЛIКУ У ЗВ`ЯЗКУ З ВИБРАКОВКОЮ
PurposeЗагальний
Engine cc1296
Own weight kg840
Total weight kg1340

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1984 Toyota Tercel.

Combined27–32 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,300
FuelRegular
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1984 Toyota Tercel costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,500
Fuel only$11,500
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
158.7–169.7 in
Width
63.8 in
Height
54.7–59.1 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Curb weight
1,995–2,284 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1984 Toyota Tercel — ranges cover the 7 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 2

BROKEN STABILIZER BAR Closed

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NHTSA #PE89134 · Suspension · opened Jul 1989 · closed Sep 1989

IGNITER ASSEMBLY FAILURE Closed

SUMMARY: TOYOTA RECOVERED SOME FAILED IGNITION CONTROL MODULES FROM THEFIELD. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT A SOLDER JOINT IN THE POWER TRANSISTOROF THE MODULE WAS SUBJECT TO FAILURE. BECAUSE THE PART IS AN" EMISSIONRELATED COMPONENT" A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN WAS CONDUCTED.THE PREDOMINANT MODE OF FAILURE IS AN INABILITY TO START THE ENGINE,ALTHOUGH A STALLED CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.SI…

NHTSA #PE87057 · Electrical System · opened Sep 1987 · closed Mar 1988

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 17

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 17.

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the crit…

Bulletin TSB003220 · Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Equipment · Aug 2023

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it.…

Bulletin Toyota PRO19-02 · Tires, Wheels, Equipment · Jan 2022

TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the crit…

Bulletin T-SB-0032-20 Rev · Equipment · Feb 2021

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

Bulletin T-SB-0304-17 Obs · Equipment · Apr 2020

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulleti…

Bulletin T-SB-0032-20 · Equipment · Apr 2020

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

Bulletin PG004-97-Obsolet · Equipment · Aug 2018

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

Bulletin PG006-01-Obsolet · Equipment · Aug 2018

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information cont…

Bulletin T-SB-0304-17_Rev · Equipment · Jul 2018

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-9…

Bulletin T-SB-0304-17_Rev · Equipment · Jan 2018

TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service…

Bulletin T-SB-0304-17 · Structure · Oct 2017

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TERCEL. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Toyota Tercel

The Toyota Tercel is a subcompact car manufactured by Toyota from 1978 until 1999 across five generations, in five body configurations sized between the Corolla and the Starlet. Manufactured at the Takaoka plant in Toyota City, Japan, and sharing its platform with the Cynos and the Starlet, the Tercel was marketed variously as the Toyota Corolla II —sold at Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Corolla Stores—and was replaced by the Platz in 1999. It was also known as the Toyota Corsa and sold at Toyopet Store locations. Starting with the second generation, the Tercel dealership network was changed to Vista Store, as its badge engineered sibling, the Corolla II, was exclusive to Corolla…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

Safety recall campaigns 1

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.

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 · 27/08/2007

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 9 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Toyota Tercel, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

💥 2 involved a crash

Engine And Engine Cooling 4 reports

🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Equipment 1 report

🔍 Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.

Suspension 1 report

🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Power Train 1 report

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Service Brakes 1 report

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Hydraulic 1 report

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Owner complaints 12

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1984 Toyota Tercel.

EQUIPMENT

AIR CONDITIONER REPAIRED. *SD

NHTSA ODI #505969

SUSPENSION

MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING POOR DIRECTIONAL. *SD

NHTSA ODI #505969

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. *SD

NHTSA ODI #505969

POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

NHTSA ODI #505969

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE FAILED. *SD

NHTSA ODI #505969

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKES REPAIRED. *SD

NHTSA ODI #505969

STEERING

TIE RODS REPAIRED. *SD

NHTSA ODI #505969

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.(NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)*SD

Crash · NHTSA ODI #505601

+ 4 more complaints on record.

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Frequently asked questions

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Are there safety recalls on the 1984 Toyota Tercel?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1984 Toyota Tercel model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What fuel economy does the 1984 Toyota Tercel get?

The 1984 Toyota Tercel has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Recall data checked 9 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.