Worst 1989 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Electrical Faults
Electrical System:Ignition
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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1989 Toyota Celica — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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