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1990 Toyota

Celica Convertible

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L

Toyota Celica: best and worst years
1990 Toyota Celica Convertible (photo 1 of 4)

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PhotoYu Chu ChinCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
130NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.049 hp/lb
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
51 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,674 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
29
Reported injuries
8

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS33%
  • SEAT BELTS15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
  • EQUIPMENT6%
  • STRUCTURE6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 33 total.

Toyota Celica: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.