What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Toyota Tercel?

EPA figures for the 1989 Toyota Tercel reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Toyota Tercel?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1989 Toyota Tercel. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1989 Toyota Tercel?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota Tercel, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Latches/locks/linkages, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Toyota · 1989

1989 Toyota Tercel

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	24	29	26	342
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	30	37	33	269
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	27	34	29	306

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 92V111000

THERE CAN BE INTERFERENCE WITH THE HEADLAMP HOUSING IF HEADLAMP BULBS ARE REPLACED WITH ANY BRAND OTHER THAN KOITO BRAND BULBS.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

19 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System, Gasoline 4 Latches/locks/linkages 3 Visibility 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.