1997 Toyota Celica Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Toyota Celica.

19961998
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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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Toyota Celica.

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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