1997 Toyota Celica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Celica years
- Not enough data 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota Celica. That ranks 8th out of 11 Celica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 175,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 38% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | 66,490 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Toyota Celica recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
My rear defrost has not worked in years. I look at the connection where the hatch meets the car and find that the connector had caught on fire and melted the connector and the wire. I am having to reconnect the 2 wires to get my rear defrost working again. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota celica. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage while driving 45 mph. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a stop by shifting into neutral and applying the emergency brake. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the brake lines…
While lowering convertible top under normal conditions and with no obstructions, back glass exploded for no apparent reason.*ak
Consumer took the vehicle to a paint shop for a paint job. Technician informed consumer that the two pillar attachments for the roof were bonded together by glue. Technician would not touch the vehicle until it was fixed. *ak
My daughter was involved in a very minor accident, and there was an approximately 10-15 second delay after the car was placed in park when her airbags suddenly deployed, causing minor injury to her, and more damage than the accident itself caused to her vehicle. I am concerned to know why they…
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 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 Celica | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 Celica | 22 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Celica?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Celica?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.