1997 TOYOTA CELICA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA
The 1997 TOYOTA CELICA has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilityglass Siderear (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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 WERE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. UPDATED 02/13/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND WHEN APPROACHED SOME CURVES IN THE ROAD, HE APPLIED THE BRAKE. HE SOON REALIZED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE . THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED AND HE SPUN OUT TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR, WHICH LEAKED OUT ONTO THE BRAKE LINES, WHICH HAD ROTTED. UPDATED 02/14/13
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
Safety Rating for the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 TOYOTA CELICA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CELICA
- 1992 TOYOTA CELICA — 24 complaints
- 1993 TOYOTA CELICA — 18 complaints
- 1994 TOYOTA CELICA — 24 complaints
- 1995 TOYOTA CELICA — 25 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA CELICA — 10 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA CELICA (current)
- 1998 TOYOTA CELICA — 8 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA CELICA — 11 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA CELICA — 130 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA CELICA — 55 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA CELICA — 37 complaints
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