Toyota Celica 1990
Model Celica made in 1990 by Toyota got 40 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags, suspension. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.2l, 1.6l and 2.0l.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 26/39/30 | Regular | $ 606 | 2 | 90 301 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 2 | 90 301 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 562 | 3 | 89 821 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/33/30 | 31/42/35 | Regular | $ 524 | 3 | 89 821 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Premium | $ 857 | 3 | 89 821 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 657 | 3 | 89 821 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/40/31 | Regular | $ 583 | 3 | 89 821 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 3 | 89 821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V078000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 11/01/1989 to 12/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 2543 | 05/04/1990 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/20/1990 | 04/30/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Air bag inflator case was incorrectly machined. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In an accident, the air bag may not deploy, which could result in increased injury to the driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace air bag inflator unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air bag.vehicle description:passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| EG93001 | 02/01/1993 | 39588 | Changed egr vacuum modulator. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/14/1996 | |||
| No deployment of driver's air bag during frontal collision. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/22/2003 | 200000 | ||
| My 1990 toyota celica st was in an accident in san leandro feb 22, 2003. i was staying in fremont, ca. my air bag burst open and the chemicals burned my face and arms. i went to the emergency room at washington hospital, fremont,ca. | |||
| 05/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 45 mph the vehicle was involved in an accident yet neither air bag deployed and the seat belts did not properly restrain the passengers. *nlm | |||
| 05/07/1997 | |||
| Driving at speed of 25mph, vehicle impact 12:00 position, driver's side airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 03/28/1997 | 2 | 02/16/1995 | |
| Vehicle was sitting at stop sign and another car crashed into it, hitting both sides and the airbag did not deploy. 2nd time involved in a crash and also no deployment of air bag. *ak | |||
| Airbag didn't deploy during frontal crash. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1996 | |||
| During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1995 | |||
| While driving the driver air bag deployed, hitting the driver and injuring her. tt | |||
| 01/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| No deployment of driver's air bag during accident, resulting in injuries. *skd | |||
| 12/16/1994 | |||
| Car was in an accident and air bag didn't deploy the speed limit was 30 mph. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Electrical short, causing fire. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/25/1994 | |||
| Engine compartment fire while parked 45 minutes; smoked came from underhood; horn was honking; lights flashing; ignition off; vehicle totaled. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/03/1992 | 100 | 01/01/1990 | |
| The electrical system seems to have an off-and-on defect. it repeatedly registers the parking brake as being on when the brake is, and has been, in the off position. the dash board lights, including speedometer, radio, heat/air, and all other dashboard lighting components go out without warning, as does the interior passenger compartment light operated by opening or closing the doors. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 125000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1990 toyota celica. while driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall. he was able to restart the vehicle and then it would perform as normal. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer due to the age of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where they replaced the engine control module; however, the failure continued to occur. the current mileage was 140,000 and the failure mileage was 125,000. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1990 toyota celica. while driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall. he was able to restart the vehicle and then it would perform as normal. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer due to the age of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where they replaced the engine control module; however, the failure continued to occur. the current mileages were 140,000 and the failure mileages were 125,000. bw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly the vehicle stalled. consumer was not able to restart vehicle, and it was towed to a garage for inspection. mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Air conditioner failed due to a faulty evaporator. | |||
| 07/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Smell detected from air conditioner. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 07/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Fuel injector leak, causing fire. *sd | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| Unspecified. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/21/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| The origional transmission problems are: hard into 2nd gear & grind on up&down shift, 3rd gear grind up&down shift, 4th gear grind on upshift & lock out of gear on down shift. the new transmission (thats the way toyota sells it, no remanufactured units available, dealer item only) problems are: hard in to 2nd on down shift, 3rd gear grind on up&down shift, lock out of 4th gear on down shift & grind if engaged, 5th gear grind on up shift. new transmission purchased july 1998. problems documented before warranty expired in july 1999 by dealer & clutch connection. the new transmission was purchased at fairfield toyota and installed at clutch connection 327 texas st., fairfield, ca 94533. phone# 707-422-5607. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 45 mph the vehicle was involved in an accident yet neither air bag deployed and the seat belts did not properly restrain the passengers. *nlm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/01/1989 | |||
| I am small, and the seat belt comes across me high on my neck, the dealer says there is no fix but i am afraid that i will be injured by the belt, any suggestions? *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/08/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| The drivers side seat belt latch failed, the latch return spring broke and remained inside the latch making it difficult to securely fasten the seat belt. nlm | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Seatbelt buckle spring broke, therefore buckle does not latch securely. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 12/20/1996 | |||
| Seat belt on the passenger's side will not retract. when putting the seat belt on it just hangs loose .took in for repair but did not have it done because dealer said it was not under warranty. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 20000 | 50 | 05/01/1990 |
| My 1990 toyota celica has 'surged forward' frequently, always when using the brake. it caused me to rear end another vehicle in the early 90's, no people were hurt, but there was vehicle damage. the brake can be completly depresed, when the car will lurch forward and the brake tension will reduce. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 05/12/2000 | 1 | 12/01/2089 | |
| Opening of trunk - lid hinge snapped in half like metal fatigue. toyota dealer said they have had several car hinges replaced at owners expense: $207.00 quoted. *ak | |||
| Trunk hinges were not strong enough and wore out, causing trunk to be out alignment, and preventing it from fully closing. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 08/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Sidewalls failed on all four michelin tires. *skd | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 0 | ||
| Patches of the tire falling off as if it is a retread, very dangerous if i don't replace soon. noticed it at 30k on tires. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/25/2003 | 12700 | 6 | |
| The consumer pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to decelerate. the vehicle started to accelerate to 90 mph until owner pressed on brake pedal numerous times to stop vehicle. *ak the consumer stepped on the brakes several times but had no booster. *scc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 07/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Accelerator pedal spongy. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 02/23/1996 | |||
| Rear hatchback window emploded while driving 55 mph. please describe details. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | ELIZABETH CITY | PERRY TOYOTA | ||
| TX | DALLAS | N TEXAS TOYOTA |