1992 Toyota CELICA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
69,257 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 16 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Engine: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 3; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2010: 2; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10024658 · 2003-06-23 (June 23, 2003)
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-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024658 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037836 · 2003-08-28 (August 28, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOVLED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054125 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WHEN THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE THE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10054125 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054764 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 2004)
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10054764 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315059 · 2010-03-01 (March 1, 2010)
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 TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315059 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10322001 · 2010-03-24 (March 24, 2010)
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-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10322001 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11142705 · 2018-10-25 (October 25, 2018)
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES STARTED A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (V06) FOR 1990 - EARLY 1995 TRUCKS, 4 RUNNERS & T100S WITH 3VZ-E V6 ENGINES. THIS CAMPAIGN WAS TO REPLACE THE 3VZ-E HEAD GASKET ON CERTAIN IDENTIFIED VIN NUMBERS THAT TOYOTA IDENTIFIED AS HAVING DEFECTS FROM THE FACTORY. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN CAN BE VIEWED AT HTTPS://TECHINFO.TOYOTA.COM AND IS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE. ON PAGE TWO, TOYOTA'S SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (V06) FOR 1990-EARLY 1995 TRUCKS, 4RUNNERS, & T100 WITH 3VZ-E V6 ENGINES STATES: "UNDER THE SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN PRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 103,513 miles reported. Look up ODI 11142705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960436 · 1995-02-23 (February 23, 1995)
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960436 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.