1996 Toyota Celica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Celica years
- Not enough data 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Celica. That ranks 7th out of 11 Celica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 500,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Toyota Celica problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 44% | 500,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 33% | 500,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Toyota Celica recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Toyota Celica.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This incident occurred when my 1996 toyota celica malfunctioned while i was traveling on i-75 south near piqua, ohio. My lane of traffic (passing lane) was slowing down due to construction, so i attempted to slow down. To my surprise, my brake pedal would not respond (either due to a malfunction of…
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 96-e-001-000 concerning sudden acceleration. Dealer would not repair this vehicle because vin was not included.*ak
The idle control valve is defectively designed; it gets clogged, making my car stall repeatedly when it is cold. It has had to be replaced about once a year. Last year they told me the part had been redesigned and i wouldn't have any more trouble. This year they admitted it is unfixable (except by…
Idle control valve gets clogged up, making it difficult to start.idle control valve was replaced twice, but problem continues. Dealer claims this problem appera in the 1996 and 1997 models.
Difficulty starting vehicle.
Other Toyota Celica years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Celica | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Celica | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Celica | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 Celica | 29 | 1 |
| 2001 Celica | 47 | 1 |
| 2000 Celica | 106 | 2 |
| 1999 Celica | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 Celica | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Celica | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 Celica | 22 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Celica?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Celica?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.