MYRModel Year Report

1999 Toyota Celica

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1999 Toyota Celica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:28.546Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

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 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 10 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 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 10 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 1999: 10 complaints 1999 10 2000: 106 complaints 2000 2001: 47 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1999: 10 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 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

3 of 10 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Celica. The vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, size 205/55R16. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to wobble on the rear passenger side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-11

Consumer states tread on tires is very unstable and rocky, vehicle constantly pulls to the right or left even after a wheel alignement, vehicle shakes unconrollably at 80 MPH, and there is no pick up when the gas pedal is floored, consumer has...

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-13

Original manufactured equipment on a 1999, Toyota, Celica ,tire size P20555R15. While driving 65 MPH on the highway tread completely separated from sidewall. No collision and no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-13

Seat belts

2 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts.

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The seat belt stopped rolling and loose. This shouldn't be happening regardless of age. My son brought it to my attention on June 21, 2015.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-22

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract, which caused the seat belt to become loose. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-22

Visibility

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

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Sun roof leaks in a heavy rain storm or if vehicle is taken through a car wash. Dealer has been contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-11

Structure

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars.

Power train

1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Celica. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle stopped and the engine shut off without warning. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-19

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

1999 Toyota Celica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 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 1999 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 1999 Toyota Celica?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 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.