1983 Toyota Celica
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1983: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 4 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 106 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 3 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.
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Seat belts failed to operate properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-15
Driver's/passenger's seat belt retractors failed twice after recall repairs.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-16
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.
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Rear tire blow-out on i-110 pensacola, fl while going to work 08/22/2017 around 5:45AM cdt. Fortunately, traffic was moderate, and I managed to get to an emergency lane. I change the wheel with my spare and proceeded to work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-25
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1983 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection
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- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1983 Toyota Celica reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1983 Toyota Celica?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1983 Toyota Celica have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.