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Toyota CelicaModel year report

1999 Toyota Celica Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Toyota Celica (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1999 Toyota Celica. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and air bags (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 41 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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

Tires: “The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Celica. The vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, size 205/55r16. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to wobble on the rear passenger side. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the metal belt busted through and the tread separated from the tires. Approximately two weeks later, the front passenger side experienced the same failure. Approximately one week later, the front driver's side failed as well. The current mileage was 156,000 and failure mileage was 155,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10237708, filed 2008-08, 155,000 miles

Seat belts: “The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract, which caused the seat belt to become loose. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 09/03/15 updated 12/16/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10726661, filed 2015-06, 100,000 miles

Fuel system: “Vehicle sputters while driving when gears shift. This occurs because the 1st cylinder is only operating at 1/2 its pressure capacity. A mechanic indicated that this may be caused by a cracked o-ring.”

NHTSA complaint #10089193, filed 2004-08, 60,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–250%25–5020%50–750%75–10040%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1999200122002200420072008201522020
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 1999 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 FWD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202622$3,050
Celica FWD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,050
Celica Convertible FWD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202723$2,900
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

Recall details for the 1999 Toyota Celica → · Check a 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. 41 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 41 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 1999 Toyota Celica have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1999 Toyota Celica as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Toyota Celica is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.

Has the 1999 Toyota Celica been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Toyota Celica get?

The EPA rates the 1999 Toyota Celica (Celica, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 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 1999 Toyota Celica reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 100,000 miles; 20% 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. 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.