1994 Toyota Celica
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 14 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 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
7 of 14 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
I was in a front on collision on a city street. I was traveling 25 and other car 35 hit me head on. My passenger side airbag exploded when it deployed taking out windshield scattering glass everywhere which cut me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-06
When involved in a low speed collision both air bags deployed and passenger air bag shattered windshield and shreaded air bag. Please describe details.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-29
Car was in an accident and the air bag deployed. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-17
Power train
4 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).
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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Toyota Celica. While attempting to reverse, the gear lever was shifted into reverse but the vehicle failed to reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failed recurred on numerous occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-10
Service brakes
3 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
2 of 14 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Seat belts
2 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1994 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1994 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 1994 Toyota Celica?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 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.