MYRModel Year Report

1989 Toyota Celica

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1989 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:45.566Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 11 1990: 29 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 11 1990: 29 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1989 11 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2000 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1989: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19824
19833
19843
19857
19869
19875
19886
198911
199029
199127
199221
199313
199414
199522
19969
19978
19985
199910
2000106
200147
200229
200317
20044
20054

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

4 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer pulled into her driveway and her neighbor saw that vehicle was on fire, fire department report stated electrical fire, Toyota has not sent anyone to examine vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-28

Also filed under Electrical system

Visibility

3 of 11 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and glass, side/rear.

Service brakes

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables and accelerator pedal.

Electrical system

2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

When driving and then turning off the car. The car will not restart unless the hood is raised for about ten minutes. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-17

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-07-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-12-18 Throttle sticking
  2. I
    1992-12-18Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Throttle sticking
  3. R
    2010-03-15Suspension10E002000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Toyota Celica?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Toyota Celica have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.