MYRModel Year Report

1990 Toyota Celica

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1990 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-09-16T19:45:11.733Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Celica Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1990: 29 complaints
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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 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

11 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YET NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGERS. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030519

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950427

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 30 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950103

SEAT BELTS

5 of 29 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE PARKED 45 MINUTES; SMOKED CAME FROM UNDERHOOD; HORN WAS HONKING; LIGHTS FLASHING; IGNITION OFF; VEHICLE TOTALED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950531

STRUCTURE

2 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid.

EQUIPMENT

2 of 29 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900504 — air bags

AIR BAG INFLATOR CASE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG INFLATOR UNIT.

Campaign 90V078000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100315 — suspension

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

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.

Campaign 10E002000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V078000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Toyota Celica?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Toyota Celica have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.