MYRModel Year Report

1996 Toyota Celica

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1996 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-09-16T19:27:20.557Z

Only 9 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 9 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, 1996 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 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1996 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
1996: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH INJURY
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THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN MY 1996 TOYOTA CELICA MALFUNCTIONED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 SOUTH NEAR PIQUA, OHIO. MY LANE OF TRAFFIC (PASSING LANE) WAS SLOWING DOWN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, SO I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100302

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 96-E-001-000 CONCERNING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031009

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing anti-theft device.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

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WHENEVER LETTING UP ON ACCELERATOR/VEHICLE COASTING AND JERKS VIOLENTLY, ACCORDING TO DEALER, IT IS A DESIGN FEATURE OF FUEL INJECTION SHUT OFF VALVE SENSOR, NOTHING THEY CAN DO.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970115

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 9 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960102 — vehicle speed control

THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 96E001000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020430 — DP (closed 20020620)

ENGINE SEIZURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96E001000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Toyota Celica?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Toyota Celica have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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