1986 TOYOTA CELICA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

9

Owner Complaints

1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA

The 1986 TOYOTA CELICA has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA, potentially affecting up to 12,657 vehicles.

Recall 10E002000 — SUSPENSION

| 12,657 vehicles affected

Defect: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.

Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.

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Owner Complaints for the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA

9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE NEW FUEL FILTER THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL, THE HONEYWELL FUEL FILTER NUT DOES NOT TIGHTEN ADEQUATELY (HONEYWELL FUEL FILTER FRAM G6476). NLM
#842683 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | | N/A miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, AND ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGH. WOULD NOT RETURN TO NORMAL. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE CABLE HAD CRACKED DUE TO VEHICLE GETTING OLDER.*AK
#780348 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles
STARTER FAILURES. OWNER BANGS IT AND IT WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS.
#535168 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | | N/A miles Fire
BATTERY AND THE SHELF THAT BATTERY SAT ON FELL INTO ENGINE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.
#604448 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
ENGINE FAILED.

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Safety Rating for the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 TOYOTA CELICA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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