1990 Toyota Celica
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Toyota Celica. Newest first.
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 above. the affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Air bag inflator case was incorrectly machined.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In an accident, the air bag may not deploy, which could result in increased injury to the driver.
Remedy
Replace air bag inflator unit.
Owner complaints
29 complaints9 involved a crash2 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
"Takata recall" I have a 1990 toyota celica GT, my airbag light came on back around 2003, I took it to the local toyota dealership to have it fixed. A service member came out to my car with a handheld device and plugged it into the car. Bottom line, he tried several times to reset the airbag with no success. My airbag light IS still on and I have not received any recalls or notices. How do I get this problem fixed?
- Air bags › Frontal
My 1990 toyota celica st was in an accident in san leandro feb 22, 2003. I was staying in fremont, ca. my air bag burst open and the chemicals burned my face and arms. I went to the emergency room at washington hospital, fremont,ca. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 toyota celica. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall. He was able to restart the vehicle and then it would perform as normal. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken…
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 toyota celica. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall. He was able to restart the vehicle and then it would perform as normal. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where they replaced the engine control module; however, the failure continued to occur. The current mileage was 140,000 and the failure mileage was 125,000.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Patches of the tire falling off as if it IS a retread, very dangerous if I don't replace soon. noticed it at 30K on tires.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly the vehicle stalled. consumer was not able to restart vehicle, and it was towed to a garage for inspection. mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
My 1990 toyota celica has 'surged forward' frequently, always when using the brake. It caused me to rear end another vehicle in the early 90'S, no people were hurt, but there was vehicle damage. The brake can be completly depresed, when the car will lurch forward and the brake tension will reduce. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
The consumer pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to decelerate. the vehicle started to accelerate to 90 mph until owner pressed on brake pedal numerous times to stop vehicle. *ak the consumer stepped on the brakes several times but had no booster. *scc
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts
While driving 45 mph the vehicle was involved in an accident yet neither air bag deployed and the seat belts did not properly restrain the passengers. *nlm
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Opening of trunk - lid hinge snapped in half like metal fatigue. toyota dealer said they have had several car hinges replaced at owners expense: $207.00 quoted. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The drivers side seat belt latch failed, the latch return spring broke and remained inside the latch making it difficult to securely fasten the seat belt. Nlm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The electrical system seems to have an off-and-on defect. it repeatedly registers the parking brake as being "on" when the brake IS, and has been, in the "off" position. the dash board lights, including speedometer, radio, heat/air, and all other dashboard lighting components go out without warning, as does the interior passenger compartment light operated by opening or closing the doors. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
I am small, and the seat belt comes across me high on my neck, the dealer says there IS no fix but I am afraid that I will be injured by the belt, any suggestions? *Ak
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Trunk hinges were not strong enough and wore out, causing trunk to be out alignment, and preventing it from fully closing. consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
The origional transmission problems are: hard into 2ND gear & grind on up&down shift, 3RD gear grind up&down shift, 4TH gear grind on upshift & lock out of gear on down shift. the "new" transmission (thats the way toyota sells it, no remanufactured units available, dealer item only) problems are…
The origional transmission problems are: hard into 2ND gear & grind on up&down shift, 3RD gear grind up&down shift, 4TH gear grind on upshift & lock out of gear on down shift. the "new" transmission (thats the way toyota sells it, no remanufactured units available, dealer item only) problems are: hard in to 2ND on down shift, 3RD gear grind on up&down shift, lock out of 4TH gear on down shift & grind if engaged, 5TH gear grind on up shift. new transmission purchased july 1998. problems documented before warranty expired in july 1999 by dealer & clutch connection. the new transmission was purchased at fairfield toyota and installed at clutch connection 327 texas st., fairfield, ca 94533. phone# 707-422-5607.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner failed due to a faulty evaporator.
- Air bags
No deployment of driver's air bag during frontal collision. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Driving at speed of 25mph, vehicle impact 12:00 position, driver's side airbag did not deploy. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was sitting at stop sign and another car crashed into it, hitting both sides and the airbag did not deploy. 2ND time involved in a crash and also no deployment of air bag. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt on the passenger's side will not retract. When putting the seat belt on it just hangs loose .took in for repair but did not have it done because dealer said it was not under warranty. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Airbag didn't deploy during frontal crash. *ak
- Unknown or other
Unspecified.
- Air bags › Frontal
During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak
- Electrical system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Smell detected from air conditioner. *Sd
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Rear hatchback window emploded while driving 55 mph. Please describe details. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving the driver air bag deployed, hitting the driver and injuring her. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244113TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10207946POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10197476Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Product general information.
- 10188913TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10152205TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
- 10133915Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10133649TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10132084The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
- 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131984A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10131961Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10131713TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10123420TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10111390TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111197TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10109492TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- 10109404TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
- 10061620Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061578Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 39588Changed egr vacuum modulator.
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