1992 Toyota Celica: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2010

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

2 fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 21 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)11 complaints

Seat Belts2 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2 complaints

Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)1 complaint

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)1 complaint

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)1 complaint

“1992 toyota celica had a front tire blow out. *bf the vehicle went off the roadway into a ditch. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0551-89 updated 04/14/10 *bf”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2009

“Consumer states that the vehicle was in a head on accident. Consumer states that the drivers side airbag did not deploy. Dealer notified.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2003

“While sitting at a stop light, another vehicle rear end the consumer vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side air bag didn't deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 1999

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“Lifted up trunk & trunk hinge near driver side snapped off in driver's hand; looked like it was rusty or corroded. Took to dealer for estimate & informed other celicas experienced same problem. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Jun 1997

“Blazer in front had stopped; sun obstructed driver's view (toyota) & rearended the blazer; the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 1997

“Air bag light came on, took it to the dealer, dealer said the sensor failed and needed the be replaced, no accident. Tt”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 1996

“In stop and go traffic, upon braking suddenly, vehicle accelerated out of control, resulting front end accident, also previously when went through a garage.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1996

“Driving vehicle at speed of 45 mph hitting an animal on hwy causing a frontal impact 12:00, the air bag did not deploy. Tt”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 1995

“Tl*the contact previously owned a 1992 toyota celica. The contact was driving approximately between 50-55 mph on normal road conditions. Unexpectedly, the vehicle increased acceleration at the speed rate between 75-80 mph. The driver was able to stop the vehicle and gain control after a period of two minutes. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and traded in for a new vehicle due to the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was unknown. The contact no longer owns the vehicle.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 1995

“When the consumer pressed the brake pedal with force the frontal air bag deployed. Please provide any additional information. *nm”Owner report · Air Bags

When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

SUSPENSION10E002000 · Feb 2010

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 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines1.6L · 2.0L · 2.2L

Cylinders4

FuelGasoline

How other years compare

199029 complaints · 2 recalls 199127 complaints · 1 recalls 1992 (this page)21 complaints · 1 recalls 199313 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Toyota Celica reliable?

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Toyota Celica. The most complained-about area is air bags.

Does the 1992 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.