2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Toyota Tercel engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Toyota Tercel Owner Comments

problem #3

May 292009

Tercel

  • 159,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While I was adding oil to the engine of my 1997 Toyota Tercel, I noticed a bolt attaching the belt assembly to the engine was sticking out 4 or 5 inches past the belt assembly, rubbing against a hose. It didn't look right, so I took it to a mechanic who tightened it back up. He said the bolt had just "worked itself loose". my concern is that this loose bolt is indicative of a more serious problem, or that someone has been tampering with my car. The car has around 159,000 miles on it.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 022003

Tercel

  • miles
While traveling on the highway the vehicle is leaking oil from underneath the vehicle.

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 112000

(reported on)

Tercel

  • miles
Oil is leaking onto the ground.dealer attempted to fix vehicle, but defect still occurs.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

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