Toyota Celica 1987
Model Celica made in 1987 by Toyota got 6 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/34/29 | 29/43/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 2 | 860828 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/34/29 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 492 | 2 | 860828 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/30 | Regular | $ 570 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/34/29 | 29/43/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/34/29 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 492 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 3 | 860828 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E002000 | RIDE CONTROL, LLC | E (Equipment) | 12657 | 03/15/2010 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/11/2010 | 02/11/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor front strut mounts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors, nissan, or toyota.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE92065 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/16/1992 | 12/18/1992 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA92044 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/18/1992 | 01/31/1994 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/06/1995 | |||
| Had to replace the transmission two times. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/22/1996 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was rear ended and the drivers seatback collapsed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 32 | ||
| Steering wheel locked and the brakes locked while driving the vehicle down a hill. consumer down shifted, and was able to pull off the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 32 | ||
| Steering wheel locked and the brakes locked while driving the vehicle down a hill. consumer down shifted, and was able to pull off the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 08/26/1998 | 10/15/1987 | ||
| Traveling south on the interstate, driver pressed the accelerator fully down to pass another car when the accelerator stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate. when standing on the brakes the vehicle still accelerated. the driver finally turned the ignition off, coming to a complete stop, the driver restarted the car and finally accelerator became unstuck. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/31/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1986 | |
| While controlling the passenger's window electronically the passenger's door opens wide unexpectedly. if the occupant was not seat belted, the occupant may fall out. *ak vehicle door opens when putting the window down vehicle unsafe to operate at this time. *yh | |||