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1996 Toyota Celica 25th Anniversary Liftback 5MT

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1996 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 1996 Toyota Celica 25th Anniversary Liftback 5MT is a 135-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 liftback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,368 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 135 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 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$20,368 ($42,190 *)
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
City19 MPG
Highway26 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

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota CELICA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jan 3, 1996 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.

Consequence: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign 96E001000

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota CELICA

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota CELICA (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control4
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
Electrical System1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 2, 2010 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2 injuries
“THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN MY 1996 TOYOTA CELICA MALFUNCTIONED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 SOUTH NEAR PIQUA, OHIO. MY LANE OF TRAFFIC (PASSING LANE) WAS SLOWING DOWN DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, SO I…”
Oct 9, 2003 · Vehicle Speed Control
“CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 96-E-001-000 CONCERNING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK”
Oct 23, 2000 · Vehicle Speed Control
“THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE IS DEFECTIVELY DESIGNED; IT GETS CLOGGED, MAKING MY CAR STALL REPEATEDLY WHEN IT IS COLD. IT HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED ABOUT ONCE A YEAR. LAST YEAR THEY TOLD ME THE PART HAD BEEN…”
Oct 1, 1998 · Vehicle Speed Control
“IDLE CONTROL VALVE GETS CLOGGED UP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO START.IDLE CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED TWICE, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. DEALER CLAIMS THIS PROBLEM APPERA IN THE 1996 AND 1997 MODELS.”
Dec 26, 1997 · Electrical System
“DIFFICULTY STARTING VEHICLE.”

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 1996 TOYOTA CELICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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