1992 Toyota Celica
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 21 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 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
11 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and inflator module.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving vehicle was invovled in a head on collision and airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-28
Consumer states that the vehicle was in a head on accident. Consumer states that the drivers side airbag did not deploy. Dealer notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-23
In a head on collision the air bag did not deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-24
Vehicle speed control
2 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Seat belts
2 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
Electrical system
2 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle caught fire on the passenger side in the engine compartment. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-23
Visibility
1 of 21 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Toyota Celica?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 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.