1989 Toyota Celica Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1989 Toyota Celica has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (4 reports).

0Recalls
11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1989 Toyota Celica recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1989 Toyota Celica.

Most common 1989 Toyota Celica problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Visibility3
Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Seat Belts1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2003-03-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLES ENGINE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STALLED WITH LESS THAT 2153 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE ENGINE EVENTUALLY BLEW. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE. PH *NLM
1999-03-25, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR GETS STUCK, AND THE CONSUMER THINKS THERE IS A LEAKAGE. WHEN APPYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND ENGINE STARTS TO RAN FAS DUE TO THE GAS PEDAL BEING STUCK. *AK
1999-03-05, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BODY AND FRAME DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES WATER AND SLUDGE TO BECOME TRAPPED AROUND THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES CAUSING THE LINES TO ROT OUT AND THE BRAKES TO FAIL.
1998-11-13, Visibility
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL. WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNS THE HEAT ON, IT BLOWS OUT COLD AIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
1998-02-05, Fuel System, Gasoline
STEEL FUEL LINES FAILED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK ONTO PAVEMENT AND FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE.

1989 Toyota Celica questions

Does the 1989 Toyota Celica have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1989 Toyota Celica at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Toyota Celica?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (4), Visibility (3), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Toyota Celica has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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