Toyota Celica 1999
Model Celica made in 1999 by Toyota got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and structure. 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 1999
| 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 | 25.4895/38.1593/29.9668 | Regular | 664 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 22/28/24 | 24.3276/35.9048/28.4566 | Regular | 719 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/28/25 | 24.8471/35.7803/28.8084 | Regular | 690 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 22/28/24 | 24.3276/35.9048/28.4566 | Regular | 719 | 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 | |||||
| 4613 | 04/01/2005 | 4639 | 10015671 | 1999 celica diagnostics - engine repair manual correction. 00400-rm660-u. *tt '04 celica. 00400-rm106-6u1. *tt '00 celica. 00400-rm744-u1. *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 | |
| 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 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/28/2004 | 60000 | 60 | |
| Vehicle sputters while driving when gears shift. this occurs because the 1st cylinder is only operating at 1/2 its pressure capacity. a mechanic indicated that this may be caused by a cracked o-ring. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/11/2007 | 5500 | 2 | 04/01/1998 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota celica. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the engine. the vehicle stopped and the engine shut off without warning. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. as of june 19, 2007, the transmission has not been replaced. the current mileage is 6,000 and failure mileage was 5,500. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2099 | |
| The convertible top leaks when washed. also the pins that hold the top together have come apart.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/25/2008 | 155000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota celica. the vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, size 205/55r16. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle began to wobble on the rear passenger side. the contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the metal belt busted through and the tread separated from the tires. approximately two weeks later, the front passenger side experienced the same failure. approximately one week later, the front driver's side failed as well. the current mileage was 156,000 and failure mileage was 155,000. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 2 | 03/28/1999 | ||
| Consumer states tread on tires is very unstable and rocky, vehicle constantly pulls to the right or left even after a wheel alignement, vehicle shakes unconrollably at 80 mph, and there is no pick up when the gas pedal is floored, consumer has complained to dealership and no one is able to remedy the problem.(michelin tires p2055r15)*jb | |||
| 06/07/2001 | 1 | 03/30/1999 | |
| Original manufactured equipment on a 1999, toyota, celica ,tire size p20555r15. while driving 65 mph on the highway tread completely separated from sidewall. no collision and no injuries. *ak consumer states that the goodyear eagle gt tire tread on the left rear launched 50 feet onto the highway and all that remained were the two sidewalls. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| Sun roof leaks in a heavy rain storm or if vehicle is taken through a car wash. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||