Complaints
10
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:66,490 mi
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Avg mileage:66,490 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 66,490 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 66,490 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 175,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | 1 | — | 1 | 175,000 mi |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,490
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,490
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
175,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
175,000
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