1999 TOYOTA CELICA PROBLEMS

1999 TOYOTA CELICA PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Celica 2.2i GT (136 Hp)

Celica 2.2i GT (136 Hp) Automatic

Celica 1.8 i 16V (116 Hp)

Celica 2.0 16V (170 Hp)

Celica 2.0 i 16V (175 Hp)

Celica 2.0 Turbo (242 Hp) GT-Four

Celica 1.8 i GT- R (182 Hp)

Celica 1.8 VT-i 16V (143 Hp)

Celica 1.8 VT-i 16V (143 Hp) Automatic

1999 TOYOTA CELICA PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

Years to avoid. Click on columns for details

Malfunction Modules

Common Complaints and Reliability

  • 1. Tire problems

    • Unstable and rocky tread on tires
    • Tread separation from sidewall
    • Goodyear Eagle GT tire tread launching onto highway
    • Wobbling and tread separation on Cooper Lifeliner Touring SLE tires

  • 2. Leakage issues

    • Sunroof leaking in rain or car wash
    • Convertible top leaking when washed

  • 3. Seat belt issues

    • Seat belt stopped rolling and became loose
    • Driver side seat belt failed to retract

  • 4. Transmission problem

    • Clicking sound from engine, transmission needed replacement

  • 5. Engine issue

    • Vehicle sputtering while driving, 1st cylinder only operating at half its pressure capacity due to a cracked O-ring

Other Models