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Toyota CelicaModel year report

1995 Toyota Celica Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
92,000miles, 4 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
23 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Toyota Celica (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1995 Toyota Celica. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (32% of the total), followed by visibility (3) and fuel system (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 7 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 2 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.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Had just pulled up to stop light; SUV pulled out in front of Celica; Celica going about 2-3mph & hit SUV; driver's/passenger's airbags deployed. Headlight pushed into frame of vehicle (Celica). Driver had injuries to chest (bruises), face & arms. Was wearing seat belts.”

NHTSA complaint #814945, filed 1997-09

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The front windshield had a lot of scratches on the outer side which makes it very difficult to drive during night because of glare from oncoming vehicles and traffic lights. My mom's 98' Toyota camry has the same exact problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10145191, filed 2005-12, 92,000 miles

Fuel system: “When trying to fill the car up with gas, the gas gun shuts off because there is something blocking the flow of gas into the gas tank which activates anti-spill mechanism in the gas gun.”

NHTSA complaint #10145187, filed 2005-12, 92,000 miles

Seats: “I was turning into a driveway. A pickup truck struck the car in the rear causing the driver's seat to break. The car ran into a steel pole. I was unable to control the car and seat belt was ineffective with a broken seat.”

NHTSA complaint #760812, filed 2002-04

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 92,000 and 92,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–500%50–7575%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 92,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

199519961997519992000200120022005
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 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 FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual243127$2,500
Celica FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic233126$2,600
Celica FWD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202723$2,900
Celica FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,050
Celica Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192722$3,050
Celica Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,050

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 1995 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. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 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 1995 Toyota Celica have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1995 Toyota Celica as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Toyota Celica is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (32% of the total), followed by visibility with 3.

Has the 1995 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 1995 Toyota Celica get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Toyota Celica (Celica, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Toyota Celica reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,000 miles and the middle half falls between 92,000 and 92,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.