Complaints
35
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Toyota Celica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:6
#24 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
#33 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Toyota Celica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 6 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Toyota Celica — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Toyota Celica reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1991 Toyota Celica has 35 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Toyota Celica?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (9 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (4 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Toyota Celica?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Toyota Celica include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Toyota Celica have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Toyota Celica as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Toyota Celica?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Celica reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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