10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jun 282001

Tercel

  • miles
1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup ran stop sign, Tercel broadsided the truck at 30 mph. Despite hitting another vehicle straight on, neither airbag deployed in the car. The Tercel was totalled and driver sustained minor injuries from the seatbelt.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1

Dec 271996

Tercel

  • miles
Involved in an accident and the driver's side air bag and seat belt failed to operate correctly in an impact of a pole.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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