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1994 Toyota Celica GT Liftback 5MT

All Toyota Celica T200 trims (1994–1999) → All Toyota Celica generations →
1994 Toyota Celica – front
Photo: Toyota CELICA Convertible (ST200) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the sixth generation (T200, 1994–1999); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota CELICA Convertible (ST200) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1994 Toyota Celica Liftback 1.8i ST by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1994 Toyota Celica Liftback 1.8i ST (51999400324) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota CELICA Convertible (ST200) rear by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1994 Toyota Celica GT Liftback 5MT is a 135-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 liftback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,898 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 135 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Celica measures 174.2 inches long on a 99.8-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeLiftback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$18,898 ($41,443 *)
Engine
Engine Type5S-FE, DOHC 16-valve I4
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower135 hp
Torque145 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
1st Gear3.285
2nd Gear1.96
3rd Gear1.322
4th Gear1.028
5th Gear0.82
Reverse3.153
Final Drive4.176
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.2 in
Width69 in
Height51.4 in
Wheelbase99.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota CELICA.

19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota CELICA

Owner Complaints

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota CELICA (7 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags7
Hydraulic4
Service Brakes4
Suspension3
Power Train2
Seat Belts2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 6, 2016 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“I WAS IN A FRONT ON COLLISION ON A CITY STREET. I WAS TRAVELING 25 AND OTHER CAR 35 HIT ME HEAD ON. MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED WHEN IT DEPLOYED TAKING OUT WINDSHIELD SCATTERING GLASS EVERYWHERE…”
Feb 10, 2015 · Power Train
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CELICA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILED…”
Jan 26, 2005 · Steering, Suspension, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Tires
“STEERING, SUSPENSION, CLUTCH AND BRAKES, COOLING SYSTEM AND DRIVEABILITY, FUEL AND FLUID BREAKDOWN. SEVERE COMPONENT FAILURE LEADING BACK TO ECU AND EMISSION SYSTEM SENSORS NOT ACTIVATING WARNING…”
Sep 2, 2003 · Tires
“ON 11/02/02 WE PURCHASED 4 KELLY SPRINGFIELD 185/70R14 METRIC TIRES WITH A MFGS 50,000 MILE WARRANTY FOR OUR TOYOTA CELICA. ON 11/25/2002, THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHICH DEVELOPED A…”
Aug 6, 2002 · Seat Belts
“BOTH OF MY REAR SEATBELTS, WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN USED VERY OFTEN, HAVE BROKE. THE FIRST BROKE A WHILE BACK. WE DON'T USE THIS CAR TO TRANSPORT OUR CHILDREN VERY MUCH, AND I'M SURPRISED THAT THEY BOTH…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 TOYOTA CELICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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