Toyota Celica
Toyota Celica — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Toyota Celica
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 1996–2005 | — | — | 0 | 9 | 276 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the Celica
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 2.2L 4-cylinder | 1990–1999 | 7 models | 33 |
| Toyota 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1995–2005 | 18 models | 30 |
| Toyota 2.4L I4 (2AZ-FE) | 1981–1985 | 20 models | 25 |
| Toyota 2.0L 4-cylinder | 1986–1992 | 14 models | 25 |
Toyota Celica fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About the Toyota Celica
The Toyota Celica is an automobile produced by Toyota from 1970 until 2006. The Celica name derives from the Latin word coelica meaning heavenly or celestial. In Japan, the Celica was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store dealer chain. Produced across seven generations, the Celica was powered by various four-cylinder engines, and body styles included convertibles, liftbacks, and notchback coupé.
Source: Wikipedia — Toyota Celica, CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 8 | Visibility, Electrical System, Service Brakes |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | Structure, Air Bags, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | Tires, Seat Belts, Air Bags |
| 2000 | 3 | 108 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control |
| 2001 | 1 | 52 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Vehicle Speed Control |
| 2002 | 1 | 55 | Air Bags, Power Train, Service Brakes |
| 2003 | 1 | 29 | Fuel System, Power Train, Gasoline |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 | Seat Belts, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | Tires, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.