1992 Toyota Celica
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 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.
Owner complaints
21 complaints11 involved a crash2 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
Toyota motor sales started a special service campaign (V06) for 1990 - early 1995 trucks, 4 runners & t100s with 3VZ-E V6 engines. This campaign was to replace the 3VZ-E head gasket on certain identified vin numbers that toyota identified as having defects from the factory. this special service…
Toyota motor sales started a special service campaign (V06) for 1990 - early 1995 trucks, 4 runners & t100s with 3VZ-E V6 engines. This campaign was to replace the 3VZ-E head gasket on certain identified vin numbers that toyota identified as having defects from the factory. this special service campaign can be viewed at https://techinfo.toyota.com and IS public knowledge. on page two, toyota's special service campaign (V06) for 1990-early 1995 trucks, 4runners, & T100 with 3VZ-E V6 engines states: "under the special service campaign program, the head gaskets will be replaced on all the affected vehicles regardless of leakage or not, and there will not be any age, mileage or time restrictions under the special service campaign." my vehicle vin has been identified by toyota as falling under this special service campaign. Toyota has as of september 24, 2018, stated that this special service campaign has expired and refuses to honor their head gasket repair under this special service campaign. Because toyota's description of the special service campaign includes the statement "there will not be any age, mileage or time restrictions under the special service campaign", expiring this campaign on a random date IS not legal. toyota has refused to replace my head gasket as part of this recall. This should be addressed and toyota held to their legal obligation.
- Tires
1992 toyota celica had a front tire blow out. *bf the vehicle went off the roadway into a ditch. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0551-89 updated 04/14/10 *bf
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact previously owned a 1992 toyota celica. the contact was driving approximately between 50-55 mph on normal road conditions. Unexpectedly, the vehicle increased acceleration at the speed rate between 75-80 mph. The driver was able to stop the vehicle and gain control after a period of…
Tl*the contact previously owned a 1992 toyota celica. the contact was driving approximately between 50-55 mph on normal road conditions. Unexpectedly, the vehicle increased acceleration at the speed rate between 75-80 mph. The driver was able to stop the vehicle and gain control after a period of two minutes. The vehicle resumed normal operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and traded in for a new vehicle due to the potential safety hazard. the failure mileage was 35,000. the vin was unknown. the contact no longer owns the vehicle.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractor does not work, driver and passenger sides. *la
- Air bags › Frontal
When the consumer pressed the brake pedal with force the frontal air bag deployed. please provide any additional information. *nm
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving vehicle was invovled in a head on collision and airbags did not deploy. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Consumer states that the vehicle was in a head on accident. Consumer states that the drivers side airbag did not deploy. Dealer notified.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While sitting at a stop light, another vehicle rear end the consumer vehicle. upon impact, driver's side air bag didn't deploy. *ak
- Electrical system
While driving, my car it started filling up with smoke. The smoke was comming out of the amplifier, located under the passenger seat of my vehicle. turning off the vehicle did not stop the electrical current, the car kept filling up with smoke and strange noises were comming out of the speakers.…
While driving, my car it started filling up with smoke. The smoke was comming out of the amplifier, located under the passenger seat of my vehicle. turning off the vehicle did not stop the electrical current, the car kept filling up with smoke and strange noises were comming out of the speakers. also, the radio would not turn off. no fuses blew. disconnecting the battery cable finally stopped the current and everything shut off . luckly I was close to home, as the vehicle did not come equipped with a wrench to disconnect the battery cable in the event of a rogue electrical current. part of the circut board inside the amp was melted. I would like to warn others, with this part in their toyota, of what to do in the event this happens to them. the situation could definately have turned out more damaging. I was lucky. I have contatcted toyota and they have let me know they do not have a recall or special service campaign for the amplifier. they apologized that there was no further technical explanation for my concern. a service representative at a stereo and electronics store asked me if the amplifier had been serviced before due to there being a "jumper" on it. I did ask toyota if the every circut board located in this part had a jumper melded on it, since it seemed to have been altered from its original state on mine. they did not answer my question in their response.
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Lifted up trunk & trunk hinge near driver side snapped off in driver's hand; looked like it was rusty or corroded. took to dealer for estimate & informed other celicas experienced same problem. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Blazer in front had stopped; sun obstructed driver's view (toyota) & rearended the blazer; the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passenger's seat belt retractor inoperative.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
In stop and go traffic, upon braking suddenly, vehicle accelerated out of control, resulting front end accident, also previously when went through a garage.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag; the consumer was involved in a head on collision and the driver side air bag did not deploy. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag light came on, took it to the dealer, dealer said the sensor failed and needed the be replaced, no accident. tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Lost control of vehicle, hit wooden fence,proceeded to hit concrete wall; airbag did not deploy. tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Driving vehicle at speed of 45 mph hitting an animal on hwy causing a frontal impact 12:00, the air bag did not deploy. tt
- Air bags › Frontal
In a head on collision the air bag did not deploy. tt
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Rear windshield IS oxidized; no vision IS possible; driver cannot see out of rear window; could cause accident. tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Frontal collision impact 12:00 position speed 25 mph, air bag partially deployed, causing injuries. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle caught fire on the passenger side in the engine compartment. 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.
- 600684Replacement of the front axle hub nut.
- 39588Changed egr vacuum modulator.
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