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Toyota CelicaModel year report

1992 Toyota Celica Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
69,256miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Toyota Celica (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1992 Toyota Celica. The part named most often is air bags, with 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and seat belts (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 69,256 miles. Of all complaints, 11 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While driving, my car it started filling up with smoke. The smoke was comming out of the amplifier, located under the passenger seat of my vehicle. Turning off the vehicle did not stop the electrical current, the car kept filling up with smoke and strange noises were comming out of the speakers. Also, the radio would not turn off. No fuses blew. Disconnecting the battery cable finally stopped the current and everything shut off . Luckly I was close to home, as the vehicle did not come equipped with a wrench to disconnect the battery cable in the event of a rogue electrical current. …”

NHTSA complaint #705506, filed 1999-04

Vehicle speed control: “The contact previously owned a 1992 Toyota Celica. The contact was driving approximately between 50-55 MPH on normal road conditions. Unexpectedly, the vehicle increased acceleration at the speed rate between 75-80 MPH. The driver was able to stop the vehicle and gain control after a period of two minutes. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and traded in for a new vehicle due to the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was unknown. The contact no longer owns the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10315059, filed 2010-03, 35,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 103,513 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 69,256 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

199561996199719992003200420102018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Toyota Celica. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Celica · coupe not rated3 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 Toyota Celica version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Celica FWD1.6L 4-cyl5-speed manual222925$2,700
Celica FWD1.6L 4-cyl4-speed automatic212924$2,800
Celica 4WD/AWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual172219$4,350
Celica FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,050
Celica FWD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182621$3,200
Celica Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual192722$3,050
Celica Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,050
Celica Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182521$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Toyota Celica in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Celica

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20031747,8001—26—Falling
20022935,0001—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20014785,0001—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200010668,0002—26Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199910100,0001—22—Not enough data
19985106,0001—22—Not enough data
19978108,0000—22—Not enough data
19969—0—22—Not enough data
19952292,0000—23—Stable
199414108,0000—25—Not enough data
199313161,3960—22—Not enough data
19922169,2560—22—Stable
199127159,5000—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199029109,0001—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198911—0—25—Not enough data
19886—0—25—Not enough data
19875—0—26—Not enough data
19869—0—22—Not enough data
19857—0—22—Not enough data

All Toyota Celica model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Toyota Celica have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1992 Toyota Celica as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Toyota Celica is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 1992 Toyota Celica been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Toyota Celica get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Toyota Celica (Celica, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Toyota Celica reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 69,256 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 103,513 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.