Toyota Celica 1998
Model Celica made in 1998 by Toyota got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, structure and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). The car has one 2.2 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 23/30/26 | 25.4839/38.3624/30.0188 | Regular | 722 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 22/28/24 | 24.342/35.6032/28.3816 | Regular | 782 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/28/24 | 24.3524/36.5175/28.6469 | Regular | 782 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 22/28/24 | 24.342/35.6032/28.3816 | Regular | 782 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 4608 | 04/01/2005 | 10015673 | Diagnostic - engine repair manual correction. 00400-rm613-u. *tt | 08/03/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619097 | Technical service bulletin regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PG01199 | 04/16/1999 | 605034 | Subject regarding repair manual corrections. *tt | 05/24/1999 | |
| 970829PG007 | 08/29/1997 | 54395 | General information on pre-delivery service for satisfying your dealership's new car customers. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/23/2002 | 11/01/2098 | ||
| Driving for 10 minutes in the car threw a rod, cracked the block, sheards of metal thru oil pan & water coolant system. also rod dented hood so body work being required. over $5500 damage on a 4 year old car! mr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/23/2002 | 11/01/2098 | ||
| Driving for 10 minutes in the car threw a rod, cracked the block, sheards of metal thru oil pan & water coolant system. also rod dented hood so body work being required. over $5500 damage on a 4 year old car! mr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 09/23/2002 | 11/01/2098 | ||
| Driving for 10 minutes in the car threw a rod, cracked the block, sheards of metal thru oil pan & water coolant system. also rod dented hood so body work being required. over $5500 damage on a 4 year old car! mr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| The rear window of the convertible was designed such that raising and lowering the automatic top was not given enough clearance. as a result the back window of the vehicle repeatedly rubs against the sharp top of the rear seat upon opening and closing. this causes the rear window to disengage from the glue that adheres it in place and consequently fall out. many reports have been filed to toyota dealers and they refuse to cover any such defects. the only solution they propose is taking the car to a third party auto top repair service to have the entire window replaced for a fee of $700 dollars. *la | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/14/2010 | 24000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns cooper life liner sle tires p205/55r 15 on a 1998 toyota celica. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle started shaking randomly so the contact pulled over the road. the contact looked at the tires and saw no damages. the contact rubbed her hand on the front driver side tire and notice a bubble had develop on the inside tread. the contact replaced the tire with the spare and took the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer notice the tread separation on the front driver side tire and recommended the tire be replaced. the dealer informed the contact they do not warranty cooper tires due to the problems they have and they do not sale that brand. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the tires and the manufacturer stated they will only warranty what's left of the tread on the tires. the contact stated the manufacturer should replaced the tires since this is a manufacturer defect and does not feel safety driving with the three remaining tires on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 24,000. jo | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Windshield motor was working but the wiper blades were not operable. consumer contacted the dealership, and they told her that warranty had expired. *ak | |||