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1991 Toyota Celica problems

The most common problem on the 1991 Toyota Celica is airbags. It has 1.6 times the complaints of a typical Celica model year.

Typical year1.6x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
27
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
28
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
19-26mpg

The worst 1991 Toyota Celica problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    10
  • Seat belts
    7
  • Brakes
    4
  • Electrical
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Toyota Celica

No deployment 5

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Toyota Celica 28

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 28 bulletins for the 1991 Toyota Celica

1991 Toyota Celica fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.6L 4‑cylFWD22-243025-26
2.2L 4‑cylFWD19-2126-2822-23
2.0L 4‑cyl4WD172219

What 1991 Toyota Celica owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 165,000 miles · CA

Vehicle started making sounds similar to that of one dragging a metallic object and the brake pedal became loose.

Filed May 24, 2004 · Suspension · 154,000 miles · WI

Front stabilizer bar separated from the frame. Consumer stated that a 1990 toyota, celica experienced the same defect. *ak both vehicles had the front passenger side stabilizer bar bracket mount failed due to corrosion. *sc

Filed Sep 8, 2001 · Airbags · MO · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle traveling at approx. 40 m.p.h., rear ended stopped vehicle causing front end impact to celica, drivers side air bag failed to deploy, driver's head struck windshield causing injury.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Seat belts · GA

Driver's side seatbelt will not fasten. This is a safety concern. *ak consumer paid for replacement.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Seat belts · TX

Seat belt was pulled all way out and would not retract after consumer was putting on belt. Contacted dealer, and they will replace seat belt for $196.00.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Airbags · AZ

No deployment of the drivers frontal air bag during vehicle collision (farmer insurance agency claim number n9089425).

Filed Aug 4, 2000 · Tires · MI

Rear right tire tread separated. Consumer had to drive off the road, and it happened without a warning.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Airbags · NJ · crash

Vehicle was involved in an accident, at approx. 30-35 MPH vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and driver's air bag failed to deploy. Dealer notified. Consumer would like the federal safety agency to provide additional information on why air bag failed to deploy.

Filed Aug 8, 1999 · Brakes · AK

I want to know general problems with this vehicle, and where I can find it on the internet.

Filed Jun 18, 1999 · Airbags · NY

While driving at no more than 10 MPH consumer hit an bump, and air bag deployed. Dealer has been contacted.

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Questions about the 1991 Toyota Celica

Is the 1991 Toyota Celica reliable?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 1991 Toyota Celica, 1.6 times a typical Celica model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Toyota Celica?

Airbags, with 10 complaints. Next is seat belts (7).

How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Celica have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Toyota Celica have bad airbags?

The Toyota Celica model years with the most airbags complaints are 1990 (11 complaints), 1992 (11 complaints) and 2002 (11 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1991 Toyota Celica get?

Official estimates for the 1991 Toyota Celica range from 19 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22-24 city and 30 highway.

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