Model year guide

1991 Toyota Celica

Q: Does the 1991 Toyota Celica have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 Toyota Celica. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Q: What gas mileage does the 1991 Toyota Celica get?

The 1991 Toyota Celica has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 Toyota Celica is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1991 Toyota Celica — representative photo — Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1991 Toyota Celica at a glance

Safety recalls1

Owner complaints31

Combined19–26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1991 Toyota Celica recalls 1

Suspension NHTSA Campaign #10E002000 · 11/02/2010

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1991 Toyota Celica common problems

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1991 Toyota Celica MPG & running costs

Combined19–26 mpg

City20 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,108

EPA size classSubcompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Passenger volume75 cu ft

Cargo volume15 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,542 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1991 Toyota Celica costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,540

Fuel only$15,540

Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1991 Toyota Celica trims & engines on record

Trims

Engines

1.6L 4-cyl 103 hp

1991 Toyota Celica vehicles on record

1991 Toyota Celica STJT2AT86F6M0057534

Other Toyota Celica model years

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1997 1995 1994 1992

1991 Toyota Celica — frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 Toyota Celica have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 Toyota Celica. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Toyota Celica?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts, air bags, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Toyota Celica get?

The 1991 Toyota Celica has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.