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1991 Toyota Tercel
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.
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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 34 | 31 | 287 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 | 317 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
18 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Toyota Tercel?
EPA figures for the 1991 Toyota Tercel reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1991 Toyota Tercel?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1991 Toyota Tercel in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1991 Toyota Tercel?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Toyota Tercel, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Seats. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.