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1996 Toyota Celica
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 | 329 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
10 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 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 1996 Toyota Celica?
EPA figures for the 1996 Toyota Celica reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Toyota Celica?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 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 1996 Toyota Celica?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota Celica, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline. 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.