1999 Toyota Celica: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1999 Toyota Celica: 1 recall, 10 owner complaints and up to 22 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V033000 · 2020 · 138,842 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators May absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag May not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix: 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. Potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. Based…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Tires (3): the most common themes are tire tread / blowout (3).
- Seat belts (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1999 Toyota Celica has 10 owner complaints, ranking #11 of 16 Celica model years for complaints (well below the 23 average). Complaints peaked in 2001 (2 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 8 years old, at a median of 100,000 miles. Neighboring years: 1998 (5 complaints, 1 recalls), 2000 (106 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 1999 Toyota Celica have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1999 Toyota Celica. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1999 Toyota Celica problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are tires (3), seat belts (2), visibility (wipers, glass) (1).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Toyota Celica get?
EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (2.2 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1999 Toyota Celica repair manual?
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