1993 Toyota Celica
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 13 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 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
7 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.
Show complaint excerpts
Both of my front seat belts do not lock or retract properly on my 1993 Celica gt and I know that this is a common problem with this model year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-19
The front driver's side seat belt will not retract back into place. Took vehicle to the dealer and they said that the seat belt needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-30
Air bags
2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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No deployment of air bags during accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-23
Visibility
1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Tires
1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.
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
1993 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Toyota Celica?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 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.