1993 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 1993 Toyota Tercel
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1993 Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 146 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 27 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 41 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 24 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5 |
| Power Train | 10 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
1993 Toyota Tercel
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.