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1992 Toyota CelicaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 1992 Toyota Celica, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints2119 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem11Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Toyota Celica has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags119
Seat belts20
Electrical system22
Vehicle speed control21
Tires11
Visibility10
Engine10
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1992 Toyota Celica recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Celica year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Celica median. How we score

'72'73'74'77'78'79'80'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Toyota Celica safety ratings

1992 Toyota Celica 2-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Celica owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE THE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Complaint 10054125 · Jan 15, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Complaint 10024658 · Jun 23, 2003
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
Complaint 969356 · Jul 25, 1995

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