1990 Toyota Celica Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Toyota Celica, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Opening of trunk - lid hinge snapped in half like metal fatigue. Toyota dealer said they have had several car hinges replaced at owners expense: $207.00 quoted.”
NHTSA complaint #762127, filed 2002-05“Trunk hinges were not strong enough and wore out, causing trunk to be out alignment, and preventing it from fully closing. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #863677, filed 2000-06Related service bulletins
- 10123420Oct 27, 2017TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 12% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 | 5 | 11% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 10% |
| 1998 | 2 | 40% |
| 1997 | 1 | 13% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1990 Toyota Celica
11 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Toyota Celica
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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