MYRModel Year Report

1998 Toyota Celica

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1998 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:05.475Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 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 1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 10 complaints 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 10 complaints 2000: 106 complaints 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 22 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 5 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 106 complaints 2000 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1998: 5 complaints

View as data table
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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

2 of 5 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars and hood.

Show complaint excerpts

Driving for 10 minutes in the car threw a rod, cracked the block, sheards of metal thru oil pan & water coolant system. Also rod dented hood so body work being required. Over $5500 damage on a 4 year old car!…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-16

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

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Windshield motor was working but the wiper blades were not operable. Consumer contacted the dealership, and they told her that warranty had expired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-14

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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Toyota has failed to notify me of the faulty airbag recall and has failed to fix the faulty airbag and in addition, my car is stalling without cause.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-09

Also filed under Air bags

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure
  2. R
    2020-08-28Air bags20V033000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V033000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Toyota Celica?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.