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1990 Toyota Celica
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 | 342 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
AIR BAG INFLATOR CASE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
34 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Toyota Celica?
EPA figures for the 1990 Toyota Celica reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1990 Toyota Celica?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Toyota Celica. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1990 Toyota Celica?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Toyota Celica, most often about: Air Bags, Seat Belts, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.