Toyota Celica 1988
Model Celica made in 1988 by Toyota got 10 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1988
| 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 | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 2 | 87 827 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 2 | 87 827 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 3 | 87 827 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/26/22 | 22/33/26 | Premium | $ 785 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 3 | 87 827 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/25 | 24/36/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 3 | 870904 |
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 | ||||||
| EA92044 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/18/1992 | 01/31/1994 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE92065 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/16/1992 | 12/18/1992 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| Ring gear behind the starter teeth started slipping, which made loud noises, dealer not aware of the problem, mechanic did repair work, consumer had to pay expenses to get repairs. provide further information. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/18/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1988 | |
| Engine problem after warm up shifting from 1st to 2nd grinding like the gears are not meshing correctly. so try and skip 2nd while driving. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1988 | |
| Muffler failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/18/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1988 | |
| Engine problem after warm up shifting from 1st to 2nd grinding like the gears are not meshing correctly. so try and skip 2nd while driving. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle when lock it stay lock and hard to lock . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt retractor failed. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1988 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1988 | |
| Front end repaired. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| High engine rpm 3000 at idle due to excessive carbon build up throttle body. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 2 | 01/01/2000 | |
| I currently own an 87 and 88 toyota celicas and both heaters do not work. *ak | |||