1992 Toyota Celica Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1992 Toyota Celica.

19911993
Complaints
24
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1992 Toyota Celica Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:9
#22 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

#32 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Toyota Celica.

Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1992 Toyota Celica — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1992 Toyota Celica reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1992 Toyota Celica has 24 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Toyota Celica?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (12 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (2 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1992 Toyota Celica?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Toyota Celica include 13 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Toyota Celica have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Toyota Celica as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Toyota Celica?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Celica reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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