Toyota Celica 1997
Model Celica made in 1997 by Toyota got 13 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and service brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 1.8l.
Model 1997
| 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 | 22/30/25 | 25/38/30 | Regular | $ 720 | 2 | 960825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/29 | Regular | $ 751 | 2 | 960825 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 27/34/30 | 30/44/35 | Regular | $ 599 | 3 | 960825 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/35/32 | 33/44/37 | Regular | $ 562 | 3 | 960825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/29/24 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 960825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/29 | Regular | $ 751 | 3 | 960825 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 97050900297 | 05/09/1997 | 53033 | Excessive air conditioning evaporator odor is accuring in various vehicles. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| TC02002 | 01/30/2002 | 628696 | Special policy adjustment regarding vehicles experiencing engine oil gelling or sludge. *tt | 03/19/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| AX00499 | 03/19/1999 | 604667 | Subject regarding toyota dinghy towing guide. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| DL00198 | 03/06/1998 | 600684 | Replacement of the front axle hub nut. *yc | 05/29/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| BO02201 | 09/14/2001 | 625647 | Subject regarding shoulder belt anchor tape set. *jg | 11/29/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 97062701897 | 06/27/1997 | 53042 | Complaints regarding top cover chafing conditions and/or procedures. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619097 | Technical service bulletin regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP02004 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/30/2002 | 06/20/2002 | ENGINE SEIZURE | ||
| Alleged that the engine seizure due to oil sludge | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/19/2003 | 66490 | 1 | 07/15/2002 |
| My daughter was involved in a very minor accident, and there was an approximately 10-15 second delay after the car was placed in park when her airbags suddenly deployed, causing minor injury to her, and more damage than the accident itself caused to her vehicle. i am concerned to know why they deployed at all considering her speed of apx 5 -7 mph,. and if there had been a high speed accident if they would have deployed in time to protect her as they are designed. the person she bumped into and passenger are witnesses to the delayed deployment, as well as the officer on scene.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 06/19/2003 | 66490 | 1 | 07/15/2002 |
| My daughter was involved in a very minor accident, and there was an approximately 10-15 second delay after the car was placed in park when her airbags suddenly deployed, causing minor injury to her, and more damage than the accident itself caused to her vehicle. i am concerned to know why they deployed at all considering her speed of apx 5 -7 mph,. and if there had been a high speed accident if they would have deployed in time to protect her as they are designed. the person she bumped into and passenger are witnesses to the delayed deployment, as well as the officer on scene.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 175000 | ||
| My rear defrost has not worked in years. i look at the connection where the hatch meets the car and find that the connector had caught on fire and melted the connector and the wire. i am having to reconnect the 2 wires to get my rear defrost working again. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| The same evening that i purchased my celica and every evening since then i notice that my headlights and instrument lights dim when i apply my brakes. only when i release my brakes do they brighten back-up. i've taken my celica in twice to have it tested but toyota said that everything tested normal both times. is this normal on these cars. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 108000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 toyota celica. the contact stated that the brakes failed to engage while driving 45 mph. the contact was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by shifting into neutral and applying the emergency brake. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the brake lines were leaking brake fluid due to severe corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 108,000. kmj | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer took the vehicle to a paint shop for a paint job. technician informed consumer that the two pillar attachments for the roof were bonded together by glue. technician would not touch the vehicle until it was fixed. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| While driving on interstate at approximately 65 mph right front tire tread had separated from the tire. tire was a continental gt8000, touring, p205/55r15. tire was a replacement tire purchased at a private owned tire dealership. tire's mileage was 27,000. *ak consumer stated another tire experienced tread separation and the other tires have cracked sidewalls, vehicle sustained damage due to faulty tire.. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 12/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| While lowering convertible top under normal conditions and with no obstructions, back glass exploded for no apparent reason.*ak | |||
| 09/12/1997 | |||
| During normal conditions while lowering convertable top of car the rear window glass shattered. there was nothing obstructing the lowering of top, so there was no reason for it to break. cause is unknown. *ak | |||