1997 Toyota Tercel
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Toyota Tercel is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.
1997 Toyota Tercel at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Toyota Tercel recalls 2
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."
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1997 Toyota Tercel common problems
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
1997 Toyota Tercel MPG & running costs
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.
What's a 1997 Toyota Tercel worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1997 Toyota Tercel costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
1997 Toyota Tercel trims & engines on record
1997 Toyota Tercel vehicles on record
Other Toyota Tercel model years
1997 Toyota Tercel — frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Toyota Tercel have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Toyota Tercel. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Tercel?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine and engine cooling, seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Toyota Tercel get?
The 1997 Toyota Tercel has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).
How much is a 1997 Toyota Tercel worth?
Comparable 1997 Toyota Tercel listings run roughly $600–$1,100, typically around $810 (from 5 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.