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1994 Toyota Tercel

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 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.

Toyota Tercel
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 23 26 24 370
1.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 27 33 29 306
1.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 31 27 329

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

45 complaints filed by owners for this model year (18 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 19 Engine And Engine Cooling 7 Seat Belts 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1994 Toyota Tercel?

EPA figures for the 1994 Toyota Tercel reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1994 Toyota Tercel?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1994 Toyota Tercel in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1994 Toyota Tercel?

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota Tercel, most often about: Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts. 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.