2002 Toyota Celica air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 Toyota Celica — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car was traveling @ 50 mph ( posted speed for the road). He sneezed, when he looked up the cars suddenly stopped in front of him. He rear ended the car in front of him going 50 mph. No airbags deployed. The entire front end was crushed. The engine was shoved in. The car is totaled. But not 1 airbag…”
filed Jul 13, 2014
“Daughter (17) lost control of car in a curve due to wet roads and speed. The car spun then struck a tree head on. The car was a total loss. The impact was great enough to bust the radiator and kill the motor but neither air bag deployed. My younger daughter (15) was in the passenger's seat. Both…”
filed May 7, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Celica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Celica | 4 | 9% |
| 2000 Celica | 9 | 8% |
| 1995 Celica | 7 | 32% |
| 1992 Celica | 11 | 52% |
| 1991 Celica | 10 | 37% |
| 1990 Celica | 11 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Celica
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.