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1992 Toyota Celica problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 24 complaints on file for the 1992 Toyota Celica — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

24

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

13

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Celica years?

Celica NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted130 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 3 complaints1977: 1 complaints1978: 1 complaints1979: 3 complaints1980: 2 complaints1982: 4 complaints1983: 3 complaints1984: 3 complaints1985: 9 complaints1986: 9 complaints1987: 6 complaints1988: 10 complaints1989: 16 complaints1990: 34 complaints1991: 35 complaints1992: 24 complaints1993: 18 complaints1994: 24 complaints1995: 25 complaints1996: 10 complaints1997: 10 complaints1998: 8 complaints1999: 11 complaints2000: 130 complaints2001: 55 complaints2002: 37 complaints2003: 21 complaints2004: 4 complaints2005: 4 complaints
Celica NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Toyota Celica problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1354%
Electrical System28%
Seat Belts28%
Speed Control28%
Brakes14%
Visibility & Wipers14%
Body & Structure14%
Tires & Wheels14%
Engine14%

Does the 1992 Toyota Celica have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E002000SuspensionFebruary 11, 2010 · 12,657 units

Defect

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 15, 2003 · crash

“IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, UPON BRAKING SUDDENLY, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING FRONT END ACCIDENT, ALSO PREVIOUSLY WHEN WENT THROUGH A GARAGE.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 15, 1996 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR IT STARTED FILLING UP WITH SMOKE. THE SMOKE WAS COMMING OUT OF THE AMPLIFIER, LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT OF MY VEHICLE. TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT, THE CAR KEPT FILLING UP WITH SMOKE AND STRANGE NOISES WERE COMMING OUT OF THE SPEAKERS.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 30, 1999 · fire

“1992 TOYOTA CELICA HAD A FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT. *BF THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROADWAY INTO A DITCH. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0551-89 UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 12, 2009 · crash

1992 Toyota Celica — common questions

Is the 1992 Toyota Celica reliable?

The record is thin — 24 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 Celica problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (13 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 1992 Toyota Celica have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1992 Toyota Celica. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Celica years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Celica years to avoid are 2000, 2001, 2002, 1991, 1990. The cleanest record among Celica years belongs to 1973.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.