Toyota Celica 1989
Model Celica made in 1989 by Toyota got 16 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 fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1989
| 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 | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 2 | 880902 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 2 | 880902 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/26/22 | 22/33/26 | Premium | $ 751 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 3 | 880902 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/25 | 24/36/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 3 | 880902 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/25/1995 | 08/01/1989 | ||
| Consumer pulled into her driveway and her neighbor saw that vehicle was on fire, fire department report stated electrical fire, toyota has not sent anyone to examine vehicle. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/17/1995 | |||
| When driving and then turning off the car. the car will not restart unless the hood is raised for about ten minutes. please describe. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer had the vehicles engine replaced with a new one. while driving the engine stalled with less that 2153 miles on it. the vehicle engine eventually blew. the consumer requested reimbursement from the mechanic who replaced the engine. ph *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/25/1995 | 08/01/1989 | ||
| Consumer pulled into her driveway and her neighbor saw that vehicle was on fire, fire department report stated electrical fire, toyota has not sent anyone to examine vehicle. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer believes the body and frame design of the vehicle causes water and sludge to become trapped around the fuel and brake lines causing the lines to rot out and the brakes to fail. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/13/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Steel fuel lines failed, causing gas to leak onto pavement and fumes to enter vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel injector failed.*sd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Door lock froze during inclement weather, causing improper balancing of locks/difficulty opening.*sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seatbeltcting spring broke/belt no longer retracts. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer believes the body and frame design of the vehicle causes water and sludge to become trapped around the fuel and brake lines causing the lines to rot out and the brakes to fail. | |||
| 09/13/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Brake hydraulic steel line failed, causing pedal to go to floor/brake fluid to leak. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 08/02/1998 | |||
| When driving the accelerator gets stuck, and the consumer thinks there is a leakage. when appying the brakes, the vehicle slows down and engine starts to ran fas due to the gas pedal being stuck. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 11/24/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1989 | |
| Throttle cable binding, causing accident. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 04/04/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with heater control panel. when the consumer turns the heat on, it blows out cold air. the manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Poor visibility from rear plastic window. (other vehicle on 479652). *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/24/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1989 | |
| Windshield replaced. | |||