1991 Toyota Celica: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags; the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Front stabilizer bar separated from the frame. Consumer stated that a 1990 toyota, celica experienced the same defect. *ak both vehicles had the front passenger side stabilizer bar bracket mount failed due to corrosion. *sc *jb”Owner report · Suspension · May 2004
“Vehicle traveling at approx. 40 m.p.h., rear ended stopped vehicle causing front end impact to celica, drivers side air bag failed to deploy, driver's head struck windshield causing injury. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2001
“Seat belt was pulled all way out and would not retract after consumer was putting on belt. Contacted dealer, and they will replace seat belt for $196.00.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2001
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“Vehicle was involved in an accident, at approx. 30-35 mph vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and driver's air bag failed to deploy. Dealer notified. Consumer would like NHTSA to provide additional information on why air bag failed to deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 1999
“Consumer was invovled in a reaerend collision while travleing about 15 mph and the driver's side air bag did not deployed, consumer noticed that there is extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 1997
“Air bag, failure on the driver side air bag, consumer was involved in a head on collision and the driver side air bag did not deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 1996
“Trunk hinges on left and right side bent, had to have hinges replaced, company would not do anything because the vehicle is over three years old. Cause unknown, vehicle repaired. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Mar 1995
“Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal crash on which the driver's side air bag failed to deploy. Consumer states that left sensor was destoyed. Please give further details. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags
“No deployment of the drivers frontal air bag during vehicle collision (farmer insurance agency claim number n9089425). *mjs”Owner report · Air Bags
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1991 Toyota Celica reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Toyota Celica. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 1991 Toyota Celica have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning suspension. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.