1995 Toyota Celica Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 14, 2005 · 22 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Celica years
Far more complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota Celica. That ranks 4th out of 11 Celica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints, 32%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2003 Toyota Celica T230 GT-S with Philippine plate number XLS 887, photgraphed in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Toyota Celica problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags7
Visibility3 · ~92,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~92,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~98,500 mi
Seats2
Electrical System1
Equipment1 · ~33,409 mi
Interior Lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags732%———
Visibility314%92,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline29%92,000——
Power Train29%98,500——
Seats29%———
Electrical System15%———
Equipment15%33,409——
Interior Lighting15%———
Latches/locks/linkages15%———
Structure15%———
Suspension15%———
Tires15%———
Unknown or Other15%33,409——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 5 complaints
1995: 3199531996: 3199631997: 5199751999: 3199932000: 1200012001: 1200112002: 2200222005: 420054

n = 22 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Toyota Celica recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Toyota Celica.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The front windshield had a lot of scratches on the outer side which makes it very difficult to drive during night because of glare from oncoming vehicles and traffic lights. My mom's 98' toyota camry has the same exact problem. *jb

Visibility · received Dec 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145191

When trying to fill the car up with gas, the gas gun shuts off because there is something blocking the flow of gas into the gas tank which activates anti-spill mechanism in the gas gun. *jb

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Dec 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145187

I would like to request that toyota corporation cover replacement of the idle speed control valve and find a permanent resolution of my ongoing problem which has been occurring every 3 years, starting in 1999. The idle speed control valve was initially replaced july 28, 1999 (invoice #c10120)…

Equipment · received Jul 3, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10127370

My daughter was driving her 1995 toyota celica and she said that on her way to work she heard a loud pop and then it would make a grinding sound when you cut the steering wheel either right or left. I went went and got the car and test drove it and it was making these terrible noises, but also…

Power Train · received Feb 8, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10110069

While driving vehicle was rear-ended. The impact caused the driver's seat to break completely with the back of the driver's seat resting on the rear seat cushion. This broken seat caused consumer to be unable to properly control the vehicle and made the seat belt ineffective. Consumer sustained…

Seats · received Aug 12, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 567078

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota Celica?

Owners most often report air bags, visibility, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Toyota Celica?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Toyota Celica a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Celica model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.