Model year guide

1986 Toyota Tercel

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Toyota Tercel is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1986 Toyota Tercel at a glance

Combined27–32 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Toyota Tercel MPG & running costs

Combined27–32 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,300
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 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1986 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.

1986 Toyota Tercel vehicles on record

Other Toyota Tercel model years

1986 Toyota Tercel — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1986 Toyota Tercel get?

The 1986 Toyota Tercel has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.