Complaints
10
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:500,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 500,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 500,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 1 | — | — | — |
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