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1994 Toyota Celica problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Toyota Celica is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Celica model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
34
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
23-26mpg

The worst 1994 Toyota Celica problems

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

  • Airbags
    7
  • Brakes
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Tires
    2

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    7
  • Brakes
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Toyota Celica 34

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

See all 34 bulletins for the 1994 Toyota Celica

1994 Toyota Celica fuel economy

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

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.8L 4‑cylFWD2329-3125-26
2.2L 4‑cylFWD212723

What 1994 Toyota Celica owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was in a front on collision on a city street. I was traveling 25 and other car 35 hit me head on. My passenger side airbag exploded when it deployed taking out windshield scattering glass everywhere which cut me. I breathed in the powder from the airbag and had difficulty breathing for some time. I initially suffered almost total hearing loss right ear and permanent diminished hearing. Reported to toyota when occurred and never received acknowledgement of my concern and complaint. I complained that about my injuries and concern that had someone been in passenger seat they most probably would have died or been severely injured. I have many pictures and documentation of my injury if this is of interest to the federal safety agency so many years post occurrence.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Transmission · 24,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 toyota celica. While attempting to reverse, the gear lever was shifted into reverse but the vehicle failed to reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failed recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 108,000 miles · NV

Steering, suspension, clutch and brakes, cooling system and driveability, fuel and fluid breakdown. Severe component failure leading back to ecu and emission system sensors not activating warning lights nor sending trouble codes. Engine compression fantastic, engine sensors check ok but car is too unsafe to drive nor reliable transportation.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Tires · 180,000 miles · MI

On 11/02/02 we purchased 4 kelly springfield 185/70r14 metric tires with a mfgs 50,000 mile warranty for our toyota celica. On 11/25/2002, the dealer replaced the right front tire which developed a buldge on the outside of the tire. On 08/30/03 my wife was driving the celica on the freeway and the left front tire experienced a blow out. Inspection of the tire reveals that that the blowout produced a vertical gash from the rim to the tire tread. The tire will be taken to the dealer for replacement on 09/04/03. The tires have less than 12,000 mile of wear on them.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Seat belts · OH

Both of my rear seatbelts, which have not been used very often, have broke. The first broke a while back. We don't use this car to transport our children very much, and I'm surprised that they both broke. Part of me suspects that toyota put in a cheaper seatbelt assembly assuming that the back seat in a sports car would not be used all that often. The dealership I went to(brunswick auto mart) wanted to replace the seat belts, citing it as a safety issue, but toyota says no. My impression was that it was not that uncommon of a problem, and I think it should be brought to your attention.

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Airbags · CO · crash · 1 injury

Upon a front end collision at 45 MPH with over 4500.00 worth or damage the air bags did not deploy which caused serious injuries to myself. Then after repairs the air bag light would not go off showing a failure that they were now inoperable you take your pick which is worse!

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Seat belts · MD

Passenger side seat belt anchor loosened and detached. And my throttle sticks in the closed position making city-traffic driving a real mother. Cheers and have a nice day now!

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Airbags · FL

The airbag light stays on due to a defective airbag unit which burned out and won't deploy in event of a crash, so it wont protect the occupant. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 26, 1999 · Airbags · MA · crash

While driving 30 MPH had a direct frontal impact in which the driver's air bag deployed, but not the passenger's airbag which did not protect the occupant on the passenger's side. Cause unknown. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Filed Oct 20, 1998 · Brakes · GA

Right rear ABS brakes failed.

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Questions about the 1994 Toyota Celica

Is the 1994 Toyota Celica reliable?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1994 Toyota Celica, fewer than a typical Celica model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Toyota Celica?

Airbags, with 7 complaints. Next is brakes (3).

How many recalls does the 1994 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 1994 Toyota Celica get?

Official estimates for the 1994 Toyota Celica range from 23 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23 city and 29-31 highway.

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