4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,900 miles

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problem #2

Nov 181998

Tercel 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,800 miles
Oil sludge problem with 1996 Toyota Tercel. The car was under warranty and Toyota would not pay. Car was taken and sold at an auction leaving me to pay the difference.

- Sims, AR, USA

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problem #1

Dec 101998

(reported on)

Tercel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission and the engine oil pan cracked, and are leaking fuel which could eventually cause a fire.

- West Jefferson, OH, USA

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