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1998 Toyota Tercel
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 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 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 | 306 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | 296 |
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.
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."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Toyota Tercel?
EPA figures for the 1998 Toyota Tercel reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1998 Toyota Tercel?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1998 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 1998 Toyota Tercel?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota Tercel, most often about: Air Bags, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. 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.